Lexicon sochereth: Hireling, hired worker Original Word: סֹחֵרֶת Strong's Exhaustive Concordance black marble Similar to cocherah; probably a (black) tile (or tessara) for laying borders with -- black marble. see HEBREW cocherah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom sachar Definition a stone (used in paving) NASB Translation precious stones (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [סֹחֶ֫רֶת] noun feminine a stone used (with marble) in paving (compare Assyrian si—ru, a precious stone, DlHWB 495); — סֹחָ֑רֶת Esther 1:6. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root סָחַר (sachar), which means "to go around" or "to trade."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for סֹחֵרֶת in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of decorative tiles for borders is more specific to Hebrew architectural terminology. However, related Greek terms might include those associated with building materials or construction, such as λίθος (lithos, Strong's Greek 3037) for "stone" or πλακάς (plakas, Strong's Greek 4103) for "tablet" or "slab," though these do not capture the specific nuance of decorative border tiles. Usage: The term סֹחֵרֶת appears in the context of construction and design, particularly in reference to decorative or functional tiles used in building projects. Context: The Hebrew word סֹחֵרֶת (socheret) is found in the context of ancient construction practices, where it refers to tiles used for creating borders or pavements. This term is indicative of the craftsmanship and attention to detail in ancient architecture, where tiles were not only functional but also served an aesthetic purpose. The use of סֹחֵרֶת highlights the importance of design and decoration in sacred and royal buildings, reflecting the cultural and religious significance of such structures. The precise application of these tiles would have contributed to the overall beauty and durability of the construction, showcasing the skill of ancient builders and artisans. Forms and Transliterations וְסֹחָֽרֶת׃ וסחרת׃ vesoCharet wə·sō·ḥā·reṯ wəsōḥāreṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Esther 1:6 HEB: וָשֵׁ֖שׁ וְדַ֥ר וְסֹחָֽרֶת׃ NAS: mother-of-pearl and precious stones. KJV: and white, and black, marble. INT: marble mother-of-pearl and precious 1 Occurrence |
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