Strong’s H7791
שׁוּר
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
shuwr
Pronunciation
shoor
Definition
Shur
Meaning
a wall
Usage
Shur is a geographical term used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a region or area. It is often associated with the wilderness or desert area located to the northeast of Egypt, near the Sinai Peninsula. The term is used to describe a boundary or a place of travel, often in the context of the Israelites' journey or other biblical narratives.
Bible references
Genesis 49:22;2 Samuel 22:30;Job 24:11;Psalm 18:29