שְׁחוֹר

she.chorblacknessHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse

Definition

from H7835; dinginess, i.e. perhaps soot
Traditional renderings: coal.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

1 total
  1. Lamentations 4:8מִשְּׁחוֹר֙ · than soot
    But now their appearance is blacker than soot; they are not recognized in the streets. Their skin has shriveled on their bones; it has become as dry as a stick.