סֹחֶ֫רֶת (so.che.ret)
so.che.ret
stone
H:N-FQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-F
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun socheret refers specifically to a type of stone used for paving, often laid alongside marble. In the Old Testament, it appears only once, in Esther 1:6, describing the luxurious flooring of King Ahasuerus’s palace.
This rare word highlights the opulence of the Persian court. The text notes that the floor was made of white, green, and red marble tiles, with a bed of socheret stone supporting them. Its single occurrence underscores the specific material wealth displayed in the royal setting, contrasting sharply with the humble circumstances of Esther herself.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word socheret appears only once in Scripture, describing the stone paving of King Ahasuerus’s palace. This rare term highlights the immense wealth and luxury of the Persian court. It serves as a backdrop to Esther’s story, contrasting the king’s opulence with her humble origins.
For your faith, this detail reminds us that worldly power is temporary. The stone floor, though beautiful, could not protect the king from God’s sovereign plan. We find comfort in knowing that our hope does not rest on earthly foundations but on God’s enduring promises.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ paving stone1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/סֹחָֽרֶת\׃1×
Key Verses
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Esther 1:6
There were hangings of white and blue material, fastened with cords of fine linen and purple to silver rings and marble pillars. The couches were of gold and silver, on a pavement of red, white, yellow, and black marble.
This verse uses socheret to describe the luxurious pavement, emphasizing the material wealth of the Persian court.