סְתוּר (se.tur)
se.tur
Sethur
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Sethur means “hidden” in Hebrew. It appears only once in the Old Testament, identifying a man named Sethur, son of Michael, who served as one of the twelve spies sent by Moses to explore the land of Canaan (Numbers 13:13). He represented the tribe of Asher.
While the name itself carries a sense of concealment or obscurity, its bearer is recorded in a moment of high visibility. The list of spies highlights leaders chosen for their standing within their tribes, yet Sethur’s name suggests a personal characteristic of being unseen or reserved. This single occurrence anchors his identity firmly to that specific mission and lineage.
Translators typically render the name as “Sethur” without attempting to translate the meaning in the text itself. The brevity of his mention underscores how many individuals played roles in Israel’s wilderness journey, remembered only by name and tribe in the biblical record.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Sethur means "hidden" in Hebrew. It appears only once in Scripture, identifying a man from the tribe of Asher who served as one of the twelve spies sent to explore Canaan (Numbers 13:13). While his role placed him in a moment of high visibility, his name suggests a personal characteristic of being unseen or reserved. This contrast reminds us that God often uses those who do not seek the spotlight.
In our own lives, we may feel overlooked or insignificant compared to more prominent figures. Yet, this brief record shows that every individual matters in God's plan. Your quiet faithfulness and hidden efforts are seen by Him, even when they go unnoticed by others. There is comfort in knowing that your worth does not depend on public recognition.
Whether you serve in the background or step forward for a specific task, your contribution is valuable. God calls us to be faithful in our assigned roles, trusting that He sees and remembers every act of obedience. Let this encourage you to continue serving with humility and integrity, knowing that your work in Him is never in vain.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Sethur1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- סְת֖וּר1×
Key Verses
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Numbers 13:13
Of the tribe of Asher, Sethur the son of Michael.
This verse identifies Sethur as the representative of Asher among the twelve spies, anchoring his identity to a specific mission and lineage.