Strong's Lexicon Chori: Horite Original Word: חֹרִי Word Origin: Derived from חֹר (Hor), meaning "cave" or "hole." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "Chori" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific ethnic designation in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The term "Chori" refers to the Horites, a group of people mentioned in the Hebrew Bible. They are described as the original inhabitants of the region of Seir before the Edomites. The Horites are often associated with cave dwellers, which aligns with the etymology of the word. Cultural and Historical Background: The Horites were an ancient people who lived in the mountainous region of Seir, which is located in the area of modern-day Jordan. They are considered to be among the early inhabitants of the land before the Edomites, descendants of Esau, took possession of it. The Horites are mentioned in various ancient texts and are thought to have had a significant influence on the culture and practices of the region. Their name suggests a lifestyle associated with living in caves or rocky dwellings, which was common in the mountainous terrains they inhabited. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originthe same as Chori, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hori Or Chowriy {kho-ree'}; the same as Choriy; Chori, the name of two men -- Hori. see HEBREW Choriy Forms and Transliterations הַחֹרִ֛י החרי חֹרִ֣י חוֹרִֽי׃ חורי׃ חרי choRi ha·ḥō·rî hachoRi haḥōrî ḥō·rî ḥō·w·rî ḥōrî ḥōwrîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:22 HEB: בְנֵי־ לוֹטָ֖ן חֹרִ֣י וְהֵימָ֑ם וַאֲח֥וֹת KJV: of Lotan were Hori and Hemam; INT: the sons of Lotan were Hori and Hemam sister Genesis 36:30 Numbers 13:5 1 Chronicles 1:39 4 Occurrences |
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