8447. tor

Lexicon

tor: Dove, Turtledove

Original Word: תּוֹר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: towr
Pronunciation: tohr
Phonetic Spelling: (tore)
Definition: Dove, Turtledove
Meaning: a succession, a string, order

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

chapman, sent to descry, be excellent, merchantman, search out, seek, espy out

Or tor {tore}; from tuwr; a succession, i.e. A string or (abstractly) order -- border, row, turn.

see HEBREW tuwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tur
Definition
a plait, turn
NASB Translation
ornaments (2), standard (1), turn (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. תּוֺר, תֹּר noun masculine plait, turn (Arabic period, succession (περίοδος)); — plural תּוֺרִים plaits (of hair ?) Songs 1:10, construct תּוֺרֵי זָהָב Songs 1:11 plaits, circlets of gold; singular turn, opportunity, construct תֹּר נַעֲרָה Esther 2:12, compare Esther 2:15. — תּוֺר אדם 1 Chronicles 17:17 is corrupt, "" 2 Samuel 7:19 תּוֺרַת הָאָדָם, also difficult, see תּוֺרָה

3; Klo Perles^{Anal. 68} תֹּאַר, q. v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb תּוּר (tur), which means to seek out, explore, or spy.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2540 (καιρός • kairos): Refers to an appointed time or season, emphasizing the idea of a specific, opportune moment within a sequence.
• G3706 (ὀπτασία • optasia): While primarily meaning a vision or appearance, it can imply an ordered revelation or sequence of visions.
• G5167 (τροπή • trope): Denotes a turning or change, often within a sequence or order of events.
• G5550 (χρόνος • chronos): Refers to time in a general sense, often implying a chronological sequence or duration.

In summary, תּוֹר (tor) encapsulates the concept of order and sequence, reflecting a structured approach to events or arrangements in the biblical text. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of divine order and purpose, where events unfold according to a predetermined plan or sequence.

Usage: The word תּוֹר (tor) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a sequence or order, often in the context of a series of events or a structured arrangement. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it emphasizes the concept of an orderly progression or a designated sequence.

Context: The Hebrew term תּוֹר (tor) is a noun that signifies a sequence or order. It is derived from the root תּוּר (tur), which involves the act of exploring or seeking out. In the biblical context, תּוֹר (tor) is used to describe an orderly arrangement or a series of events that follow a specific sequence. This concept is essential in understanding the structured nature of certain biblical narratives or instructions, where events or actions are expected to occur in a particular order. The term underscores the importance of orderliness and organization in the biblical worldview, reflecting a divine pattern or plan.

Forms and Transliterations

בַּתֹּרִ֔ים בתרים תֹּר֩ תֹּר־ תּוֹרֵ֤י תורי תר תר־ bat·tō·rîm battoRim battōrîm tō·w·rê tor tōr tōr- toRei tōwrê

Englishman's Concordance

Esther 2:12
HEB: וּבְהַגִּ֡יעַ תֹּר֩ נַעֲרָ֨ה וְנַעֲרָ֜ה
NAS: Now when the turn of each young lady
KJV: Now when every maid's turn was come
INT: came the turn of each young

Esther 2:15
HEB: וּבְהַגִּ֣יעַ תֹּר־ אֶסְתֵּ֣ר בַּת־
NAS: Now when the turn of Esther,
KJV: Now when the turn of Esther,
INT: came the turn of Esther the daughter

Songs 1:10
HEB: נָאו֤וּ לְחָיַ֙יִךְ֙ בַּתֹּרִ֔ים צַוָּארֵ֖ךְ בַּחֲרוּזִֽים׃
NAS: are lovely with ornaments, Your neck
KJV: are comely with rows [of jewels], thy neck
INT: are lovely your cheeks ornaments your neck strings

Songs 1:11
HEB: תּוֹרֵ֤י זָהָב֙ נַעֲשֶׂה־
NAS: We will make for you ornaments of gold
KJV: We will make thee borders of gold
INT: ornaments of gold will make

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 8447
4 Occurrences

bat·tō·rîm — 1 Occ.
tōr — 2 Occ.
tō·w·rê — 1 Occ.