Strong’s H7837

שַׁחַר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shachar

Pronunciation

shah-khar

Definition

Dawn, morning, daybreak

Meaning

dawn

Usage

The Hebrew word "shachar" primarily refers to the early part of the day, specifically the time of dawn or daybreak. It is often used in the Bible to symbolize new beginnings, hope, and the dispelling of darkness. The term can also metaphorically represent the onset of a new era or divine intervention.

Bible references

Genesis 19:15;Genesis 32:24;Genesis 32:26;Joshua 6:15;Joshua 6:15;Judges 19:25;1 Samuel 9:26;Nehemiah 4:21;Job 3:9;Job 38:12;Job 41:18;Psalm 22:1;Psalm 57:8;Psalm 108:2;Psalm 139:9;Songs 6:10;Isaiah 8:20;Isaiah 14:12;Isaiah 47:11;Isaiah 58:8;Hosea 6:3;Hosea 10:15;Joel 2:2;Amos 4:13;Jonah 4:7