Strong’s H8270

שֹׁר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

shor

Pronunciation

shor

Definition

Ox, Bull

Meaning

a string, the umbilical cord

Usage

The Hebrew word "shor" primarily refers to an ox or a bull. In the ancient Near Eastern context, these animals were highly valued for their strength and utility in agriculture, particularly for plowing fields and threshing grain. The term is often used in the Bible to symbolize strength, power, and sometimes stubbornness. It also appears in legal contexts, such as laws concerning the treatment and behavior of oxen.

Bible references

Proverbs 3:8;Ezekiel 16:4