Strong’s H7793

שׁוּר

Part of speech

Proper Name Location

Transliteration

Shuwr

Pronunciation

shoor

Definition

Shur

Meaning

Shur

Usage

Shur is a desert region mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, often associated with the wilderness area located to the east of Egypt and to the south of Canaan. It is frequently referenced as a place of travel or passage, particularly in the context of the Israelites' journey and other biblical narratives.

Bible references

Genesis 16:7;Genesis 20:1;Genesis 25:18;Exodus 15:22;1 Samuel 15:7;1 Samuel 27:8