Strong’s H5785

עוֹר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`owr

Pronunciation

ohr

Definition

Skin, hide, leather

Meaning

skin, hide, leather

Usage

The Hebrew word עוֹר ('or) primarily refers to the skin or hide of humans and animals. It is used in the context of physical covering, often indicating the outermost layer that provides protection and form. In the Hebrew Bible, 'or is used both literally, to describe the skin of living beings, and metaphorically, to convey ideas of covering or concealment.

Bible references

Genesis 3:21;Genesis 27:16;Exodus 22:27;Exodus 25:5;Exodus 25:5;Exodus 26:14;Exodus 26:14;Exodus 29:14;Exodus 34:29;Exodus 34:30;Exodus 34:35;Exodus 35:7;Exodus 35:7;Exodus 35:23;Exodus 35:23;Exodus 36:19;Exodus 36:19;Exodus 39:34;Exodus 39:34;Leviticus 4:11;Leviticus 7:8;Leviticus 8:17;Leviticus 9:11;Leviticus 11:32;Leviticus 13:2