Definition
(Aramaic) corresponding to H7791
Traditional renderings: wall.
Traditional renderings: wall.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders שׁוּר:
- τεῖχοςteichos“wall”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Ezra 4:12וְשׁוּרַיָּ · [its] wallsLet it be known to the king that the Jews who came from you to us have returned to Jerusalem and are rebuilding that rebellious and wicked city. They are restoring its walls and repairing its foundations.
- Ezra 4:13וְשׁוּרַיָּ֖ה · and its wallsLet it now be known to the king that if that city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, they will not pay tribute, duty, or toll, and the royal treasury will suffer.
- Ezra 4:16וְשׁוּרַיָּ֖ה · and its wallsWe advise the king that if this city is rebuilt and its walls are restored, you will have no dominion west of the Euphrates.