Strong’s H8053

שָׁמוּר

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shamuwr

Pronunciation

shah-MEER

Definition

Thorns, brier, adamant

Meaning

Shamur

Usage

The Hebrew word "Shamir" is used in the Bible to refer to a thorn or brier, often symbolizing something that is sharp, impenetrable, or difficult to deal with. It is also used metaphorically to describe a hard or stubborn heart, as well as a tool or material that is extremely hard, like an adamant stone.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 24:24