Strong’s H7782

שׁוֹפָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

showphar

Pronunciation

SHO-far

Definition

Trumpet, Ram's Horn

Meaning

a cornet, curved horn

Usage

The term "shophar" refers to a trumpet made from a ram's horn, used in ancient Israel for religious and military purposes. It is distinct from the silver trumpets (חֲצוֹצְרָה, chatsotserah) mentioned in the Bible. The shophar was used to announce the new moon, the Jubilee year, and to call people to assembly or battle. It also played a significant role in religious ceremonies and festivals, such as Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year).

Bible references

Exodus 19:16;Exodus 19:19;Exodus 20:18;Leviticus 25:9;Leviticus 25:9;Joshua 6:4;Joshua 6:4;Joshua 6:5;Joshua 6:6;Joshua 6:8;Joshua 6:8;Joshua 6:9;Joshua 6:9;Joshua 6:13;Joshua 6:13;Joshua 6:13;Joshua 6:16;Joshua 6:20;Joshua 6:20;Judges 3:27;Judges 6:34;Judges 7:8;Judges 7:16;Judges 7:18;Judges 7:18