Strong’s H7883

שִׁיחוֹר

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Shiychowr

Pronunciation

shee-khor

Definition

Shihor

Meaning

Shichor

Usage

Shichor is a term used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a body of water, often identified with the Nile River or a branch of it. It is associated with the southern boundary of the Promised Land. The name suggests a dark or turbid water, which aligns with the characteristics of the Nile, especially during its flood season.

Bible references

Joshua 13:3;1 Chronicles 13:5;Isaiah 23:3;Jeremiah 2:18