Strong's Lexicon shoar: Gatekeeper, doorkeeper Original Word: שֹׁעָר Word Origin: Derived from the root שָׁעַר (sha'ar), meaning "to think, calculate, reckon." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2377 θυρωρός (thyroros) – doorkeeper, gatekeeper Usage: The term "shoar" refers to a gatekeeper or doorkeeper, an individual responsible for overseeing the entrance to a city, temple, or palace. This role was crucial in ancient times for maintaining security and order, controlling who was allowed to enter or exit a particular area. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, gatekeepers held significant responsibilities. They were often Levites, tasked with guarding the entrances to the temple, ensuring that only those who were ceremonially clean could enter. Their role extended beyond mere physical security; they were also seen as protectors of the sanctity of the holy places. In a broader cultural context, gatekeepers were essential in city fortifications, controlling access and maintaining the safety of the inhabitants. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition horrid, disgusting NASB Translation split-open (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֹׁעָר] adjective horrid, disgusting (Ba NB 167); — plural כַּתְּאֵנִיוֺ הַשֹּׁעָרִיוֺ Jeremiah 29:17 (uneatable). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance vile From sha'ar; harsh or horrid, i.e. Offensive -- vile. see HEBREW sha'ar Forms and Transliterations כַּתְּאֵנִים֙ כתאנים kat·tə·’ê·nîm kattə’ênîm katteeNimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 29:17 HEB: וְנָתַתִּ֣י אוֹתָ֗ם כַּתְּאֵנִים֙ הַשֹּׁ֣עָרִ֔ים אֲשֶׁ֥ר NAS: and I will make them like split-open figs KJV: and will make them like vile figs, INT: and pestilence will make split-open figs that 1 Occurrence |
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