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Lexicon dar: Pearl Original Word: דַּר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: dar Pronunciation: dar Phonetic Spelling: (dar) Definition: Pearl Meaning: a pearl, pearl-stone, mother-of-pearl, alabaster Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pearl Apparently from the same as drowr; properly, a pearl (from its sheen as rapidly turned); by analogy, pearl-stone, i.e. Mother-of-pearl or alabaster -- X white. see HEBREW drowr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as deror Definition perhaps pearl or mother-of-pearl NASB Translation mother-of-pearl (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs דַּר noun [masculine] pearl ? mother of pearl ? (Arabic pearls, a pearl) Esther 1:6. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to shine or glisten. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 3135: μαργαρίτης (margaritēs) • meaning "pearl." • Strong's Greek Number 3037: λίθος (lithos) • meaning "stone," which can be used in contexts referring to precious stones or pearls. The term "dar" encapsulates the ancient world's fascination with and reverence for natural beauty and the divine craftsmanship evident in the creation of pearls and similar precious materials. Its usage in the biblical text serves as a reminder of the enduring value placed on such treasures throughout history. Usage: The word "dar" is used in the context of describing valuable and ornamental items, often in relation to wealth and beauty. It is not frequently found in the Hebrew Bible, indicating its specific and rare usage. Context: The Hebrew term "dar" appears in the context of describing precious materials, particularly those that are used for decoration or as symbols of wealth. In ancient times, pearls and mother-of-pearl were highly valued for their beauty and rarity. The term is often associated with luxury and opulence, reflecting the cultural and economic significance of such items in biblical times. The use of "dar" in the scriptures highlights the appreciation for natural beauty and the craftsmanship involved in creating ornamental objects. The rarity of the term in the biblical text suggests that it was reserved for describing items of exceptional value and beauty. Forms and Transliterations וְדַ֥ר ודר veDar wə·ḏar wəḏar Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Esther 1:6 HEB: בַּהַט־ וָשֵׁ֖שׁ וְדַ֥ר וְסֹחָֽרֶת׃ NAS: marble, mother-of-pearl and precious stones. KJV: and blue, and white, and black, INT: of porphyry marble mother-of-pearl and precious 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 1858 1 Occurrence wə·ḏar — 1 Occ.