דּוּרָא
du.ra
Dura
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "du.ra" (Strong's number H1757) functions as a proper name, specifically denoting a person. It occurs only once in the Bible. As a proper name, its meaning cannot be generalized beyond the context of the one occurrence. Given its limited appearance, the significance of "du.ra" is likely tied to the specific individual it refers to, rather than any broader concept or theme. Without more information, it is difficult to say how this person fits within the larger narrative of the Bible. In this limited context, "du.ra" serves as a unique identifier for a person, similar to names used in other cultures and historical records. Its significance is found in its connection to the specific individual and the context in which it appears, rather than any inherent or abstract meaning.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text