Original Word: סָמָר
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: camar
Pronunciation: sah-MAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-mar')
Definition: To bristle, stand erect, shudder
Meaning: bristling, shaggy

rough

From camar; bristling, i.e. Shaggy -- rough.

see HEBREW camar

Word Origin
from samar
Definition
bristling, rough
NASB Translation
bristly (1).

סָמָר adjective bristling, rough; — ׳יֶלֶק ס Jeremiah 51:27 bristling locust, perhaps with allusion to horn-like sheaths enclosing wings of the pupa, see Dr^{Joel and Amos, 58} (on formation compare Lag^{BN 50}).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents in the Strong's Concordance that correspond to the Hebrew סָמָר (samar). However, the concept of fear or awe that causes a physical reaction can be related to Greek terms that describe fear or reverence, such as φόβος (phobos • Strong's Greek 5401), which means fear or terror.

Usage: The term is used in the context of describing a physical reaction, such as hair standing on end, often due to fear or awe.

Context: The Hebrew verb סָמָר (samar) is a primitive root that conveys the idea of bristling or standing on end. This term is used to describe a physical reaction, typically of hair, in response to a strong emotional stimulus such as fear, awe, or reverence. The imagery evoked by this word is one of a visceral, involuntary response, often associated with encountering the divine or the supernatural.

In the Hebrew Bible, סָמָר is used in Job 4:15, where it describes the reaction of Eliphaz upon encountering a spirit: "A spirit glided past my face, and the hair on my body stood on end." (BSB). This passage illustrates the intense fear and awe experienced by Eliphaz, as the presence of the spirit causes a physical reaction that is both immediate and uncontrollable.

The use of סָמָר in this context highlights the human response to the divine or the unknown, emphasizing the power and majesty of such encounters. The term captures the essence of a moment where the natural world intersects with the supernatural, leaving a profound impact on the individual.

סָמָֽר׃ סמר׃ sā·mār saMar sāmārInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts