Biblica Analytica

שָׁשֵׁר

sha.shar (H8350)

vermilion

2 verses 2 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word שָׁשֵׁר (sha.shar) is defined as "vermilion," a vibrant red pigment. This word appears only twice in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare usage. Despite its limited occurrences, the significance of sha.shar lies in its association with the natural world, specifically with animals and creatures, as it falls within the Animals & Creatures semantic domain. The fact that sha.shar is linked to the natural world suggests that it may be used to describe something that is associated with life, vitality, or colorfulness. However, without more context, it is difficult to determine the exact connotation of sha.shar. Its rarity in the Bible further limits our understanding of its significance, but it is clear that sha.shar is a word that evokes a strong visual image of a vibrant red color.

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Jeremiah 22:14

who says, ‘I will build myself a wide house and spacious rooms,’ and cuts out windows for himself; with a cedar ceiling, and painted with red.

Ezekiel 23:14

“She increased her prostitution; for she saw men portrayed on the wall, the images of the Chaldeans portrayed with red,