חֹרִי
cho.ri
Hori
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "חֹרִי" (cho.ri) is a proper name, specifically a personal name, as indicated by its classification in the semantic domain. It is recorded only once in the Bible, suggesting that it may be a unique or uncommon name. The name "Hori" is likely a personal name, perhaps belonging to an individual or a family. Without further context, it is difficult to determine the significance of this name or its relationship to other biblical figures. However, its use as a proper name highlights the importance of personal identity and the significance of individual names in ancient Hebrew culture. The rarity of this name in the biblical text suggests that it may be a unique or distinctive name, potentially holding cultural or historical significance. Further study of the biblical context in which this name appears may provide additional insights into its meaning and significance.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text