Strong’s H7763

שׁוֹמֵר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Showmer

Pronunciation

sho-MER

Definition

Watchman, Keeper, Guard

Meaning

Shomer

Usage

The term "Shomer" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote someone who is responsible for watching over or guarding something or someone. This can refer to a literal watchman who guards a city or a figurative guardian who protects spiritual or moral values. The role of a shomer is one of vigilance, responsibility, and care.

Bible references

2 Kings 12:21;1 Chronicles 7:32