Strong's Lexicon Chamor: Donkey, Ass Original Word: חֲמוֹר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be red or reddish. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G3688 (onos): Refers to a donkey or ass in the New Testament, such as in the account of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:5). Usage: The Hebrew word "Chamor" refers to a donkey, a domesticated animal commonly used in ancient times for transportation and carrying loads. In the Bible, donkeys are often depicted as humble and lowly creatures, yet they play significant roles in various narratives, symbolizing service, peace, and sometimes stubbornness. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, donkeys were essential for daily life, serving as beasts of burden and transportation. They were more affordable than horses and could navigate difficult terrain, making them valuable assets for farmers, traders, and travelers. Donkeys are mentioned frequently in the Bible, reflecting their importance in the agrarian society of ancient Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamar Definition father of Shechem NASB Translation Hamor (12), Hamor's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. חֲמוֺר proper name, masculine father of Shechem (he-ass; see RSK 220; Sem i. 449) — Genesis 33:19; Genesis 34:2,4,6,8,13,18 (twice in verse); Genesis 34:20,24,26; Joshua 24:32; Judges 9:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hamor The same as chamowr; donkey; Chamor, a Canaanite -- Hamor. see HEBREW chamowr Forms and Transliterations חֲמ֑וֹר חֲמ֖וֹר חֲמ֛וֹר חֲמ֥וֹר חֲמֽוֹר׃ חֲמוֹר֙ חמור חמור׃ chaMor ḥă·mō·wr ḥămōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 33:19 HEB: מִיַּ֥ד בְּנֵֽי־ חֲמ֖וֹר אֲבִ֣י שְׁכֶ֑ם NAS: of the sons of Hamor, Shechem's KJV: of the children of Hamor, Shechem's INT: the hand of the sons of Hamor father Shechem's Genesis 34:2 Genesis 34:4 Genesis 34:6 Genesis 34:8 Genesis 34:13 Genesis 34:18 Genesis 34:18 Genesis 34:20 Genesis 34:24 Genesis 34:26 Joshua 24:32 Judges 9:28 13 Occurrences |
|
