חֹרִי
cho.ri
Horite
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the given lexicon data, the Hebrew word 'cho.ri' (H2753H) refers to a specific person or identity known as a 'Horite'. The Short definition explicitly mentions 'Horite', which implies this term is related to a particular ethnicity or community. The Semantic domain classification as a 'Proper Name: Person' further reinforces the idea that 'cho.ri' is likely a personal name or an identifier associated with a specific individual. Considering the word appears three times in the Bible, it is reasonable to infer that 'cho.ri' is likely used in specific contexts to reference a notable figure or an important identity within the biblical narrative. The range of usage for 'cho.ri' seems to be limited to these three instances, suggesting it is a relatively rare or specialized term in the biblical text. Overall, understanding 'cho.ri' in this light offers insights into the complexities and diversities of the people and communities mentioned in the Bible.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
The children of Lotan were Hori and Heman. Lotan’s sister was Timna.
Genesis 36:30chief Dishon, chief Ezer, and chief Dishan. These are the chiefs who came of the Horites, according to their chiefs in the land of Seir.
1 Chronicles 1:39The sons of Lotan: Hori and Homam; and Timna was Lotan’s sister.