Strong’s H2022

הַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

har

Pronunciation

har

Definition

Mountain, hill, hill country

Meaning

a mountain, range of hills

Usage

The Hebrew word "har" primarily refers to a mountain or hill. It is used throughout the Old Testament to describe physical elevations in the landscape, often serving as significant geographical markers. Mountains in biblical texts are frequently associated with divine encounters, covenants, and revelations. They are places where God meets with His people, such as Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and Mount Zion, which holds theological significance as the site of Jerusalem and the Temple.

Bible references

Genesis 7:19;Genesis 7:20;Genesis 8:4;Genesis 8:5;Genesis 10:30;Genesis 12:8;Genesis 14:6;Genesis 14:10;Genesis 19:17;Genesis 19:19;Genesis 19:30;Genesis 22:2;Genesis 22:14;Genesis 31:21;Genesis 31:23;Genesis 31:25;Genesis 31:25;Genesis 31:54;Genesis 31:54;Genesis 36:8;Genesis 36:9;Exodus 3:1;Exodus 3:12;Exodus 4:27;Exodus 15:17