2031. harhor

Lexicon

harhor: Harhur

Original Word: הַרְהֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: harhor
Pronunciation: har-HOR
Phonetic Spelling: (har-hor')
Definition: Harhur
Meaning: a mental conception

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

thought

(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to harah; a mental conception -- thought.

see HEBREW harah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from a root corresponding to harah
Definition
fancy, imagining
NASB Translation
fantasies (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[הַרְהֹר] noun [masculine] fancy, imagining; — plural absolute הַרְהֹרִין Daniel 4:2 fancies (in dream).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root הָרַר (harar), which relates to mental processes or thoughts.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the Aramaic term הַרְהֹר, similar concepts can be found in Greek terms related to thought and mind, such as νοῦς (nous, Strong's Greek 3563) meaning "mind" or "understanding," and διαλογισμός (dialogismos, Strong's Greek 1261) meaning "reasoning" or "thought." These Greek terms reflect the New Testament's emphasis on the transformation and renewal of the mind as part of spiritual growth and understanding.

Usage: The term הַרְהֹר is used in the context of mental processes, specifically referring to thoughts or conceptions that occur in the mind. It is an Aramaic term found in the context of the Hebrew Bible, particularly in sections written in Aramaic.

Context: • The term הַרְהֹר appears in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, reflecting the linguistic diversity present in the biblical text. It is used to describe the internal mental activities of individuals, often in the context of contemplation or planning. The concept of mental conception is significant in biblical literature, as it underscores the importance of thoughts and intentions in moral and spiritual life.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in a way that captures the essence of internal deliberation or planning. The biblical narrative often emphasizes the role of thoughts in shaping actions and character, aligning with the broader biblical theme that God discerns the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
• The use of הַרְהֹר in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the introspective aspect of faith, where believers are encouraged to align their thoughts with divine wisdom and righteousness.

Forms and Transliterations

וְהַרְהֹרִין֙ והרהרין veharhoRin wə·har·hō·rîn wəharhōrîn

Englishman's Concordance

Daniel 4:5
HEB: חֲזֵ֖ית וִֽידַחֲלִנַּ֑נִי וְהַרְהֹרִין֙ עַֽל־ מִשְׁכְּבִ֔י
NAS: and it made me fearful; and [these] fantasies [as I lay] on my bed
KJV: which made me afraid, and the thoughts upon
INT: saw made and fantasies upon my bed

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 2031
1 Occurrence

wə·har·hō·rîn — 1 Occ.