Strong's Lexicon Chuwray: Hurai Original Word: חוּרַי Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּר (chuwr), meaning "white" or "noble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Chuwray in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of a mighty warrior or noble character can be related to Greek terms like ἥρως (hērōs), meaning "hero" or "warrior." Usage: Chuwray, or Hurai, is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a specific individual. In the context of the Scriptures, it is the name of one of David's mighty warriors. The name suggests attributes of nobility or purity, possibly reflecting the character or reputation of the individual. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, names often carried significant meaning and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role within the community. The mighty warriors of King David, also known as "David's Mighty Men," were a group of elite fighters who played a crucial role in establishing and defending the kingdom of Israel. These men were renowned for their bravery, loyalty, and skill in battle. Brown-Driver-Briggs חוּרַי proper name, masculine a hero of David מִנַּחֲלֵי ׳ח גָעַשׁ 1 Chronicles 11:32 ᵐ5 Ουρ(ε)ι, ᵐ5L Ουριὰ = הִדֶּי 2 Samuel 23:30 (omitted by B; A Αθθαι, ᵐ5L Αδδαι). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hurai Probably an orthographical variation for Chuwriy; Churai, an Israelite -- Hurai. see HEBREW Chuwriy Forms and Transliterations חוּרַי֙ חורי chuRai ḥū·ray ḥūrayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 11:32 HEB: חוּרַי֙ מִנַּ֣חֲלֵי גָ֔עַשׁ NAS: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, KJV: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, INT: Hurai of the brooks of Gaash |
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