Strong's Lexicon tor: Turtledove Original Word: תּוֹר Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be long-necked Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 5167 (τρυγών, trugon): Refers to a turtledove, used in the Septuagint and the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "tor" refers to a turtledove, a bird known for its gentle and peaceful nature. In the Bible, turtledoves are often mentioned in the context of sacrifices and offerings, symbolizing purity and innocence. They are also associated with love and fidelity, as seen in the Song of Solomon. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, turtledoves were common and easily accessible birds, making them a practical choice for sacrificial offerings, especially for those who could not afford larger animals. The turtledove's migratory patterns and cooing sounds were familiar to the people of the region, and they often symbolized the arrival of spring and renewal. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to shor Definition a bullock NASB Translation bulls (3), cattle (4). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance turtle dove (Aramaic) corresponding (by permutation) to showr; a bull -- bullock, ox. see HEBREW showr Forms and Transliterations כְתוֹרִ֣ין ׀ כְתוֹרִין֙ כתורין תּוֹרִ֣ין תּוֹרִ֤ין ׀ תוֹרִ֣ין תורין chetoRin ḵə·ṯō·w·rîn ḵəṯōwrîn tō·w·rîn ṯō·w·rîn toRin tōwrîn ṯōwrînLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:9 HEB: חַשְׁחָ֡ן וּבְנֵ֣י תוֹרִ֣ין וְדִכְרִ֣ין וְאִמְּרִ֣ין ׀ NAS: both young bulls, rams, KJV: both young bullocks, and rams, INT: of young bulls rams and lambs Ezra 6:17 Ezra 7:17 Daniel 4:25 Daniel 4:32 Daniel 4:33 Daniel 5:21 7 Occurrences |
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