שׁוֹפָר
A cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
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What does שׁוֹפָר (šôp̄ār) mean in the Bible?
שׁוֹפָר (šôp̄ār) is a Hebrew word meaning "a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn". a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn BDB: horn Usage: cornet, trumpet. Signals divine summons to regathered worship. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Rams' horn instrument signaling divine assembly, covenant renewal, and eschatological judgment throughout Israel's religious life
a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn BDB: horn Usage: cornet, trumpet.
Why This Word Matters
Signals divine summons to regathered worship. Hosea 5:8-15
Signals alarm of invasion and covenant judgment. Hosea 8:1-7
Signals urgent covenant alarm. Isaiah 27:7-13
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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