Strong's H8175 · Hebrew
שָׂעַר
sâʻar · /saw-ar'/
Definition
to storm; by implication, to shiver, i.e. fear
KJV: be (horribly) afraid, fear, hurl as a storm, be tempestuous, come like (take away as with) a whirlwind.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שָׂעַר across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
Jeremiah1 verse
Ezekiel2 verses
All the inhabitants of the isles shall be astonished at thee, and their kings shall be sore afraid, they shall be troubled in their countenance.
Ezekiel 32:10Yea, I will make many people amazed at thee, and their kings shall be horribly afraid for thee, when I shall brandish my sword before them; and they shall tremble at every moment, every man for his own life, in the day of thy fall.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H8175 (sâʻar) mean?
to storm; by implication, to shiver, i.e. fear
How many times does H8175 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H8175 (שָׂעַר) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “afraid.”
How is sâʻar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H8175 is rendered as “afraid” (3×), “whirlwind” (2×), “feared” (1×), “hurleth” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שָׂעַר come from?
a primitive root;