Strong’s H8181

שֵׂעָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

se`ar

Pronunciation

seh-ahr'

Definition

Hair

Meaning

hair

Usage

The Hebrew word "se'ar" primarily refers to hair, often denoting the hair of the head or body. It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. In the Bible, hair is sometimes associated with strength, beauty, or consecration, as seen in the Nazarite vow where individuals would not cut their hair as a sign of their dedication to God (e.g., Samson in Judges 16).

Bible references

Genesis 25:25;Leviticus 13:3;Leviticus 13:4;Leviticus 13:10;Leviticus 13:20;Leviticus 13:21;Leviticus 13:25;Leviticus 13:26;Leviticus 13:30;Leviticus 13:31;Leviticus 13:32;Leviticus 13:36;Leviticus 13:37;Leviticus 14:8;Leviticus 14:9;Leviticus 14:9;Numbers 6:5;Numbers 6:18;Judges 16:22;2 Samuel 14:26;2 Kings 1:8;Ezra 9:3;Psalm 68:21;Songs 4:1;Songs 6:5