Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H7838

Strong's H7838 · Hebrew

שָׁחֹר

shâchôr · /shaw-khore'/

Number
H7838
Language
Hebrew
Original word
שָׁחֹר
Transliteration
shâchôr
Pronunciation
shaw-khore'
KJV occurrences
6 verses

Definition

properly, dusky, but also (absol.) jetty

KJV: black.

Root / derivation: or שָׁחוֹר; from H7835 (שָׁחַר);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׁחֹר across 6 verses.

black6×

Every occurrence (KJV)

6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Leviticus2 verses
Song of Solomon2 verses
Zechariah2 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H7838 (shâchôr) mean?

properly, dusky, but also (absol.) jetty

How many times does H7838 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H7838 (שָׁחֹר) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “black.”

How is shâchôr translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H7838 is rendered as “black” (6×).

Where does the Hebrew word שָׁחֹר come from?

or שָׁחוֹר; from H7835 (שָׁחַר);