Bible Dictionary
Emmor
Emmor is the Greek form of Hamor, the father of Shechem. The name appears in Stephen’s speech in Acts.
Definition
Emmor is the Greek form of Hamor, a name meaning “ass.” Hamor was the father of Shechem.
Biblical Usage
Emmor appears in Stephen’s speech in Acts. The Revised Version uses the form Hamor instead of Emmor.
Historical Background
The form Emmor is a transliteration from the Greek, while Hamor represents the Hebrew name.
Scripture References
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
An ass, Acts 7:16. (See HAMOR.)
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(an ass), the father of Sychem. (Acts 7:16) [Hamor]
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>em'-or:</p><p>Transliterated from the Greek Emmor, the translation of Hebrew chamor, "ass" (Ac 7:16 the King James Version; the Revised Version (British and American) "Hamor", which see).</p>