Lexicon Chamor: Donkey, Ass Original Word: חֲמוֹר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hamor The same as chamowr; donkey; Chamor, a Canaanite -- Hamor. see HEBREW chamowr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom chamar Definition father of Shechem NASB Translation Hamor (12), Hamor's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs III. חֲמוֺר proper name, masculine father of Shechem (he-ass; see RSK 220; Sem i. 449) — Genesis 33:19; Genesis 34:2,4,6,8,13,18 (twice in verse); Genesis 34:20,24,26; Joshua 24:32; Judges 9:28. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָמַר (chamar), which means "to be red" or "to glow."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for the proper noun Chamor, the concept of "word" or "matter" in a broader sense can be linked to Strong's Greek Number G1697, λόγος (logos), which means "word," "speech," or "matter." This connection is more thematic than direct, as λόγος is often used in the New Testament to convey the idea of communication or discourse, which can be related to the negotiations and discussions found in the narrative involving Chamor. Usage: Chamor is used as a proper name in the Old Testament, specifically referring to a Hivite prince, the father of Shechem. He is mentioned in the context of the narrative involving Dinah, the daughter of Jacob. Context: Chamor is a significant figure in the Genesis narrative, particularly in Genesis 34. He is identified as a Hivite prince and the father of Shechem, who is involved in the incident with Dinah, Jacob's daughter. In Genesis 34:2, Shechem, the son of Chamor, defiles Dinah, which leads to a series of events involving negotiations for marriage and ultimately, a violent retribution by Dinah's brothers, Simeon and Levi. Chamor attempts to negotiate with Jacob and his sons for the marriage of Shechem to Dinah, offering generous terms and proposing peaceful coexistence between their peoples. However, the deceitful response from Jacob's sons leads to the massacre of Chamor, Shechem, and the male inhabitants of their city. This narrative highlights themes of honor, revenge, and the complexities of inter-tribal relations in the patriarchal period. Forms and Transliterations חֲמ֑וֹר חֲמ֖וֹר חֲמ֛וֹר חֲמ֥וֹר חֲמֽוֹר׃ חֲמוֹר֙ חמור חמור׃ chaMor ḥă·mō·wr ḥămōwrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 33:19 HEB: מִיַּ֥ד בְּנֵֽי־ חֲמ֖וֹר אֲבִ֣י שְׁכֶ֑ם NAS: of the sons of Hamor, Shechem's KJV: of the children of Hamor, Shechem's INT: the hand of the sons of Hamor father Shechem's Genesis 34:2 Genesis 34:4 Genesis 34:6 Genesis 34:8 Genesis 34:13 Genesis 34:18 Genesis 34:18 Genesis 34:20 Genesis 34:24 Genesis 34:26 Joshua 24:32 Judges 9:28 13 Occurrences |
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