Strong's Lexicon Shur: Shur Original Word: שׁוּר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root שׁוּר (shur), meaning "to travel" or "to journey." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Shur, as it is a specific Hebrew geographical name. However, related concepts of wilderness or desert might be found under Greek terms like ἔρημος (erēmos - G2048), meaning "desert" or "wilderness." Usage: Shur is a desert region mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the wilderness area located to the east of Egypt and to the south of Canaan. It is frequently referenced as a place of travel or passage, particularly in the context of the Israelites' journey and other biblical narratives. Cultural and Historical Background: The Desert of Shur is historically significant as a geographical marker in the ancient Near East. It served as a boundary region between Egypt and the lands to the east, including Canaan. The area was known for its harsh, arid conditions, making it a challenging environment for travelers. In biblical times, it was a common route for those journeying from Egypt to the Promised Land. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as shor Definition a desert region S.W. of Pal. on E. border of Eg. NASB Translation Shur (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. שׁוּר proper name, of a location southwest of Palestine, on east border of Egypt; — Genesis 16:7 (J; ׳דֶּרֶךְ שׁ), Genesis 20:1 (E), towards Egypt Genesis 25:18 (J), 1 Samuel 15:7, שׁ֫וּרָה 1 Samuel 27:8; ׳מִדְּבַּרשֿׁ Exodus 15:22 (J). — Often supposed to denote properly the 'wall' or line of fortresses, built by Egyptian kings across isthmus of Suez; but dubious: compare DrHast. DB SHUR. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Shur The same as shuwr; Shur, a region of the Desert -- Shur. see HEBREW shuwr Forms and Transliterations שֽׁוּר׃ שׁ֑וּר שׁ֔וּר שׁ֖וּרָה שׁ֗וּר שור שור׃ שורה Shur Shurah šū·rāh šūr šūrāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 16:7 HEB: הָעַ֖יִן בְּדֶ֥רֶךְ שֽׁוּר׃ NAS: by the spring on the way to Shur. KJV: by the fountain in the way to Shur. INT: the fountain the way to Shur Genesis 20:1 Genesis 25:18 Exodus 15:22 1 Samuel 15:7 1 Samuel 27:8 6 Occurrences |
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