Strong’s H7605

שְׁאָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sh'ar

Pronunciation

sheh-awr'

Definition

Remnant, remainder, residue

Meaning

a remainder

Usage

The Hebrew word "shear" primarily refers to what is left over or remains after a larger portion has been removed or destroyed. It is often used in the context of a remnant of people who survive calamity or judgment, emphasizing God's preservation and faithfulness to His covenant people.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 11:8;1 Chronicles 16:41;2 Chronicles 9:29;2 Chronicles 24:14;Ezra 3:8;Ezra 4:3;Ezra 4:7;Nehemiah 10:28;Nehemiah 11:1;Nehemiah 11:20;Esther 9:12;Esther 9:16;Isaiah 10:19;Isaiah 10:20;Isaiah 10:21;Isaiah 10:21;Isaiah 10:22;Isaiah 11:11;Isaiah 11:16;Isaiah 14:22;Isaiah 16:14;Isaiah 17:3;Isaiah 21:17;Isaiah 28:5;Zephaniah 1:4