Strong’s H2914

טְחֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

tchor

Pronunciation

te-khor

Definition

Tumor, Hemorrhoid

Meaning

a boil, ulcer, a tumor, in the anus, pudenda

Usage

The Hebrew word "techor" refers to a physical affliction, specifically tumors or hemorrhoids. In the biblical context, it is often associated with divine judgment or punishment. The term is used to describe a painful and humiliating condition that afflicted the Philistines as a result of their capture of the Ark of the Covenant.

Bible references

1 Samuel 6:11;1 Samuel 6:17