Strong’s H8593

תַּעַר

Part of speech

Noun

Transliteration

ta`ar

Pronunciation

tah-ar

Definition

Razor, knife, sheath

Meaning

a knife, razor, a scabbard

Usage

The Hebrew word "taar" primarily refers to a razor or a sharp instrument used for shaving or cutting. It is often associated with the act of shaving hair, particularly in religious or ritual contexts. The term can also refer to a knife or a sheath, indicating its broader use as a cutting tool.

Bible references

Numbers 6:5;Numbers 8:7;1 Samuel 17:51;2 Samuel 20:8;Psalm 52:2;Isaiah 7:20;Jeremiah 36:23;Jeremiah 47:6;Ezekiel 5:1;Ezekiel 21:3;Ezekiel 21:4;Ezekiel 21:5;Ezekiel 21:30