Lexical Definition

‎צֹחַר‎ Tsôchar (tso'-khar) Zohar N:N-M-P
from the same as ‎צַחַר‎; whiteness

Zohar. Compare ‎יִצְחַר‎.

1) a Judaite, son of Ashur by wife Helah
2) father of Ephron the Hittite
3) one of the sons of Simeon; also 'Zerah'

Usage: 3 forms in 3 verses
Form Translated As     In Verse(s)
צֹֽחַר Zohar Gen.23.8
צֹ֙חַר֙ Zohar Gen.25.9
וְצֹ֖חַר and Zohar 1Chr.4.7

Extended Information

Brown-Driver-Briggs

Also see: יִצְחַר

‎צֹ֫חַר‎

proper name, masculine 1. father of Ephron the Hittite Gen 23:8; Gen 25:9, Σααρ.

2. son of Simeon Gen 46:10; Exod 6:15, Σααρ.

3. name in Judah 1Chr 4:7 Qr (‎וְצֹחַר‎; Kt ‎יצחר‎), Σααρ, ᵐ5L Εισαρ.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

Book Refs
Genesis 23:8 · 25:9 · 46:10
Exodus 6:15
1 Chronicles 4:7

Profile

Male • Father of Ephron • Father of Ephron the Hittite

Man living at the time of the Patriarchs

Zohar was the father of Ephron the Hittite, from whom Abraham purchased the cave of Machpelah as a burial site (Gen.23.8; 25.9).

Zohar was a Hittite man who lived in the region of Hebron during the time of Abraham. He was the father of Ephron, a prominent Hittite who owned the cave of Machpelah and the surrounding field. When Abraham's wife Sarah died, he sought to purchase a burial site for her. Abraham approached the Hittites and requested to buy the cave of Machpelah from Ephron, son of Zohar. The Hittites offered to give the land to Abraham for free, but he insisted on paying the full price. Ephron agreed to sell the cave and the field for 400 shekels of silver. Abraham's purchase of this property, which became the burial site for Sarah, Abraham himself, and later the patriarchs and matriarchs, is significant as it represents the first piece of land owned by the Israelites in Canaan. Zohar's mention in this narrative highlights his role as the father of Ephron and a witness to this important transaction.

All entries for Zohar: צֹחַר