Strong’s H7607

שְׁאֵר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sh'er

Pronunciation

sheh-ayr

Definition

Flesh, body, kindred, relative

Meaning

flesh, as living, for, food, food of any kind, kindred by blood

Usage

The Hebrew word "שְׁאֵר" (sheer) primarily refers to "flesh" or "body," often used in the context of close kinship or familial relationships. It signifies the physical aspect of human beings and is sometimes used metaphorically to denote close relationships, such as those of blood relatives or marriage. The term underscores the intimate and binding nature of these relationships, emphasizing the shared physical and familial bonds.

Bible references

Exodus 21:10;Leviticus 18:6;Leviticus 18:12;Leviticus 18:13;Leviticus 20:19;Leviticus 21:2;Leviticus 25:49;Numbers 27:11;Psalm 73:26;Psalm 78:20;Psalm 78:27;Proverbs 5:11;Proverbs 11:17;Jeremiah 51:35;Micah 3:2;Micah 3:3