2354. Chur
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Chur: Hur

Original Word: חוּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chuwr
Pronunciation: khoor
Phonetic Spelling: (khoor)
Definition: Hur
Meaning: Chur

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Hur

The same as chuwr or chuwr; Chur, the name of four Israelites and one Midianite -- Hur.

see HEBREW chuwr

see HEBREW chuwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from chavar
Definition
four Isr., also a Midianite
NASB Translation
Hur (15).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. חוּר proper name, masculine (meaning dubious; compare Nabataean proper name חורו Nö in Eutp. 45) —

1 ᵐ5 Ωρ, named with Aaron as compan. of Moses Exodus 17:10,12; Exodus 24:14 (all E).

2 ᵐ5 Ωρ, a Judahite Exodus 31:2 = Exodus 35:30, compare Exodus 38:22 (all P) 1 Chronicles 2:19,20,50 (on divinity of verse see Be VB); also 1 Chronicles 4:1,4; 2Chronicles 1:5.

3 ᵐ5 Ουρ, a king of Midian Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:21 (both P).

4 ᵐ5L Εουρ (B omitted) head of fam. of returned exiles Nehemiah 3:9.

5 בֶּןחֿוּר officer of Solomon 1 Kings 4:8, see below בֵּן p. 122.

III. חוּר = חֻר see below III. חרר.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from a root word meaning "to be white" or "noble."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name חוּר (Chur) in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew texts. However, the concept of leadership and nobility associated with Chur can be related to Greek terms for leaders or noble individuals, though these would not be direct translations.

Usage: The name Chur appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, referring to different individuals. It is used to denote people of importance or leadership roles.

Context: Chur, the Companion of Moses: Chur is mentioned as a companion of Moses and Aaron. In Exodus 17:10-12, Chur, along with Aaron, supports Moses' hands during the battle against the Amalekites, ensuring Israel's victory. This act signifies his role as a leader and supporter in Israel's early history.
Chur, the Grandfather of Bezalel: In Exodus 31:2 and 35:30, Chur is identified as the grandfather of Bezalel, the chief artisan of the Tabernacle. This connection highlights Chur's lineage and the importance of his family in the construction of sacred objects.
Chur, the Judahite: In 1 Chronicles 2:19, Chur is listed as a descendant of Judah, further emphasizing his noble heritage and the significance of his family line within the tribe of Judah.
Chur, the Ruler of Midian: In Numbers 31:8, Chur is mentioned as one of the five kings of Midian defeated by the Israelites. This reference indicates the use of the name Chur among non-Israelite leaders as well.

Forms and Transliterations
וְח֔וּר וְח֜וּר וְח֥וּר וְחוּר֙ וחור ח֔וּר ח֖וּר חֽוּר׃ חוּר֙ חור חור׃ chur ḥūr veChur wə·ḥūr wəḥūr
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 17:10
HEB: וּמֹשֶׁה֙ אַהֲרֹ֣ן וְח֔וּר עָל֖וּ רֹ֥אשׁ
NAS: Aaron, and Hur went
KJV: Aaron, and Hur went up
INT: and Moses Aaron and Hur went to the top

Exodus 17:12
HEB: עָלֶ֑יהָ וְאַהֲרֹ֨ן וְח֜וּר תָּֽמְכ֣וּ בְיָדָ֗יו
NAS: on it; and Aaron and Hur supported
KJV: thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up
INT: on and Aaron and Hur supported his hands

Exodus 24:14
HEB: וְהִנֵּ֨ה אַהֲרֹ֤ן וְחוּר֙ עִמָּכֶ֔ם מִי־
NAS: Aaron and Hur are with you; whoever
KJV: unto you: and, behold, Aaron and Hur [are] with you: if any
INT: behold Aaron and Hur you whoever

Exodus 31:2
HEB: אוּרִ֥י בֶן־ ח֖וּר לְמַטֵּ֥ה יְהוּדָֽה׃
NAS: the son of Hur, of the tribe
KJV: the son of Hur, of the tribe
INT: of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Judah

Exodus 35:30
HEB: אוּרִ֥י בֶן־ ח֖וּר לְמַטֵּ֥ה יְהוּדָֽה׃
NAS: the son of Hur, of the tribe
KJV: the son of Hur, of the tribe
INT: of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Judah

Exodus 38:22
HEB: אוּרִ֥י בֶן־ ח֖וּר לְמַטֵּ֣ה יְהוּדָ֑ה
NAS: the son of Hur, of the tribe
KJV: the son of Hur, of the tribe
INT: of Uri the son of Hur of the tribe of Judah

Numbers 31:8
HEB: צ֤וּר וְאֶת־ חוּר֙ וְאֶת־ רֶ֔בַע
NAS: and Zur and Hur and Reba,
KJV: and Zur, and Hur, and Reba,
INT: and Rekem and Zur and Hur and Reba the five

Joshua 13:21
HEB: צ֤וּר וְאֶת־ חוּר֙ וְאֶת־ רֶ֔בַע
NAS: and Zur and Hur and Reba,
KJV: and Zur, and Hur, and Reba,
INT: and Rekem and Zur and Hur and Reba the princes

1 Chronicles 2:19
HEB: ל֖וֹ אֶת־ חֽוּר׃
NAS: Ephrath, who bore him Hur.
KJV: unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur.
INT: Ephrath bore Hur

1 Chronicles 2:20
HEB: וְחוּר֙ הוֹלִ֣יד אֶת־
NAS: Hur became the father
KJV: And Hur begat Uri,
INT: Hur became of Uri

1 Chronicles 2:50
HEB: כָלֵ֔ב בֶּן־ ח֖וּר בְּכ֣וֹר אֶפְרָ֑תָה
NAS: The sons of Hur, the firstborn
KJV: the son of Hur, the firstborn
INT: of Caleb the sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah

1 Chronicles 4:1
HEB: חֶצְר֛וֹן וְכַרְמִ֖י וְח֥וּר וְשׁוֹבָֽל׃
NAS: Hezron, Carmi, Hur and Shobal.
KJV: and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal.
INT: Hezron Carmi Hur and Shobal

1 Chronicles 4:4
HEB: אֵ֤לֶּה בְנֵי־ חוּר֙ בְּכ֣וֹר אֶפְרָ֔תָה
NAS: [were] the sons of Hur, the firstborn
KJV: These [are] the sons of Hur, the firstborn
INT: These the sons of Hur the firstborn of Ephrathah

2 Chronicles 1:5
HEB: אוּרִ֣י בֶן־ ח֔וּר שָׂ֕ם לִפְנֵ֖י
NAS: the son of Hur, had made,
KJV: the son of Hur, had made,
INT: of Uri the son of Hur put before

Nehemiah 3:9
HEB: רְפָיָ֣ה בֶן־ ח֔וּר שַׂ֕ר חֲצִ֖י
NAS: the son of Hur, the official
KJV: the son of Hur, the ruler
INT: Rephaiah the son of Hur the official of half

15 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2354
15 Occurrences


ḥūr — 10 Occ.
wə·ḥūr — 5 Occ.















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