### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **shôrer**, represented by `{{H8326}}`, refers to the **navel**. Derived from a root meaning "twisting," it can also allude to the umbilical cord or a bodice. This term is exceptionally rare, appearing only **1 times** in **1 unique verses** within the scriptures, making its single appearance highly significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H8326}}` is found in the poetic imagery of the Song of Solomon. In this context, the beloved's form is praised with rich metaphors: "Thy **navel** is like a round goblet, which wanteth not liquor: thy belly is like an heap of wheat set about with lilies" [[Song of Solomon 7:2]]. Here, **shôrer** is not merely an anatomical reference but is elevated through comparison to a beautiful, overflowing vessel, contributing to a portrait of ideal beauty and abundance.
### Related Words & Concepts
The single verse containing `{{H8326}}` connects it to several other descriptive Hebrew words that enrich its meaning:
* `{{H5469}}` **çahar** (round): This word, meaning "roundness," is used to describe the shape of the goblet to which the navel is compared, emphasizing perfection and completeness [[Song of Solomon 7:2]].
* `{{H101}}` **ʼaggân** (goblet): Defined as a "bowl, basin, cup, goblet," this is the object of the simile, suggesting a vessel of value and beauty [[Song of Solomon 7:2]].
* `{{H990}}` **beṭen** (belly): Appearing immediately after the navel, this word for "belly" or "womb" continues the physical description and is linked elsewhere to the source of life and heritage ([[Psalms 127:3]], [[Isaiah 44:2]]).
* `{{H2637}}` **châçêr** (wanteth): Meaning "to lack" or "fail," its use in the negative ("wanteth not") implies a state of unending fullness and provision, a concept echoed in passages like [[Psalms 23:1]].
* `{{H7799}}` **shûwshan** (lily): This word for "lily" frames the imagery, adding a sense of natural beauty, purity, and preciousness [[Song of Solomon 7:2]].
### Theological Significance
Though not a theological term in itself, the symbolic context of `{{H8326}}` carries significant weight. Its imagery points to several themes:
* **Abundance and Provision:** The navel is compared to a goblet that "wanteth not liquor" [[Song of Solomon 7:2]]. This imagery of unending supply is amplified by the description of the belly as a "heap of wheat" `{{H6194}}`, a direct symbol of sustenance and bountiful harvest.
* **Perfection and Beauty:** The use of "round goblet" (`{{H5469}}`, `{{H101}}`) paints a picture of flawless form. The surrounding "lilies" `{{H7799}}` further underscore the themes of beauty and preciousness found throughout the Song of Solomon [[Song of Solomon 2:1]].
* **Life and Fertility:** The proximity to the word **beṭen** `{{H990}}`, which often means "womb" ([[Jeremiah 1:5]], [[Psalms 139:13]]), links the imagery to the very source of life, suggesting vitality and fruitfulness.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H8326}}` **shôrer** is a singular term whose meaning is deeply enriched by its solitary context. Found only in [[Song of Solomon 7:2]], it serves as a focal point in a poetic celebration of beauty. Through associated imagery of a full goblet, heaps of wheat, and surrounding lilies, the word contributes to a powerful portrait of abundance, perfection, and life.
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