Strong’s H8164

שָׂעִיר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

sa`iyr

Pronunciation

sah-EER

Definition

Goat, hairy, shaggy

Meaning

a shower

Usage

The Hebrew word "sa'ir" primarily refers to a male goat, often used in the context of sacrificial offerings and as a symbol of sin and atonement in the Old Testament. It can also denote a "hairy" or "shaggy" creature, sometimes referring to a demon or satyr in a few contexts. The term is used to describe both literal goats and metaphorical representations of sin and impurity.

Bible references

Deuteronomy 32:2