Strong's Lexicon
shecharchoreth: Blackness, dark complexion
Original Word:שְׁחַרְחֹרֶת
Part of Speech:Adjective
Transliteration:shcharchoreth
Pronunciation:shekh-ar-kho'-reth
Phonetic Spelling:(shekh-ar-kho'-reth)
Definition:Blackness, dark complexion
Meaning:swarthy
Word Origin:Derived from the root שָׁחַר (shachar), meaning "to be black" or "to be dark."
Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries:There is no direct Greek equivalent in Strong's Concordance, as the concept of skin color is addressed differently in the Greek New Testament. However, the Greek word μέλας (melas, Strong's G3189) meaning "black" or "dark" can be considered conceptually related.
Usage:The term "shecharchoreth" is used to describe a dark or black complexion. It is often associated with a rich, deep color, and in the context of the Bible, it can refer to the natural beauty and dignity of a person with a darker skin tone. The word is used to convey a sense of depth and richness, often in a positive light.
Cultural and Historical Background:In ancient Near Eastern cultures, including Israel, skin color was often a reflection of one's environment and lifestyle. Those who worked outdoors, such as shepherds or laborers, would naturally have darker skin due to sun exposure. In the Song of Solomon, the term is used to describe the Shulammite woman, highlighting her beauty and the natural, sun-kissed complexion that was admired in her cultural context. This reflects a broader appreciation for diverse expressions of beauty in the biblical world.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Originfrom
shacharDefinitionblackish
NASB Translationswarthy (1).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
[ Ges
§ 84 n]
(GannJAS 1883, Fev.-Mars. 156. no. 41, compare Israel proper name on seal = 'le brun'); — feminineSongs 1:6.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
black
Fromshachar; swarthy -- black.
see HEBREWshachar
Forms and Transliterations
שְׁחַרְחֹ֔רֶת שחרחרת šə·ḥar·ḥō·reṯ šəḥarḥōreṯ shecharChoret
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