What does סֹחֵרָה mean in the Bible?
e. a shield".
Hebrew · H5507
סֹחֵרָה
Something surrounding the person, i.e. a shield
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סֹחֵרָהH5507
What does סֹחֵרָה mean in the Bible?
סֹחֵרָה is a Hebrew word meaning "something surrounding the person, i.e. a shield".
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How does the BSB render H5507?
The BSB source-word alignment has 1 aligned row for this entry. Common renderings include and rampart (1).
Where does סֹחֵרָה appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Psalms 91:4. Its strongest book concentrations include Psalms (1).
Source Word Evidence
BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.
How English Renders Itand rampart1×Psalms 91:4
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First aligned rowPsalms 91:4
Aligned rows1
Books represented1
Psalms1
Source forms
וְֽסֹחֵרָ֣ה1xwə·sō·ḥê·rāhPsalms 91:4
Parsing patterns
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular1xPsalms 91:4
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. something surrounding the person, i.e. a shield
Source Gloss
something surrounding the person, i.e. a shield
Extended definition
buckler.