Strong’s H1754

דּוּר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

duwr

Pronunciation

door

Definition

To dwell, to encircle, to go around

Meaning

a circle, ball, pile

Usage

The Hebrew verb "dur" primarily conveys the idea of dwelling or encircling. It is used to describe the act of living or residing in a place, as well as the action of surrounding or going around something. This dual meaning reflects the ancient Near Eastern understanding of settlement and protection, where dwelling often involved encircling a space for security.

Bible references

Isaiah 22:18;Isaiah 29:3;Ezekiel 24:5