"And the servant took ten camels of the camels of his master, and departed; for all the goods of his master were in his hand: and he arose, and went to Mesopotamia, unto the city of Nahor."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Nahor Meaning in the Bible
Nahor
boy
Nahor means "Snorting; Fiery", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Nahor appears in the King James Bible, and Genesis 24:10 is the passage most often tied to it. Nahor's family connections remind us that God weaves His redemptive purposes across generations. Even those on the margins of the biblical narrative play essential roles in God's unfolding plan.
Is Nahor in the Bible?
Yes — Nahor appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 24:10.
Pronunciation:/NAY-hor/
OriginHebrew
MeaningSnorting; Fiery
What does Nahor mean?
Nahor is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Snorting; Fiery". Nahor means "snorting" or "fiery" in Hebrew. Two men named Nahor appear in Genesis — Abraham's grandfather and Abraham's brother. Nahor the brother of Abraham settled in the city that bore his name in Mesopotamia.
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What does Nahor mean in the Bible?
Nahor means "Snorting; Fiery" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Nahor means "snorting" or "fiery" in Hebrew. Two men named Nahor appear in Genesis — Abraham's grandfather and Abraham's brother. Nahor the brother of Abraham settled in the city that bore his name in Mesopotamia.
It was to the city of Nahor that Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for Isaac, resulting in the servant's meeting with Rebekah at the well. Nahor's family thus became intertwined with the covenant line through marriage.
Nahor fathered twelve sons — paralleling Jacob's twelve sons who became the twelve tribes of Israel. His descendants included Laban, the father of Rachel and Leah, further connecting the family lines of the patriarchs.
Where does Nahor appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Nahor is connected to 2 key passages in the King James Bible, beginning with Genesis 24:10. Each verse is quoted in full below.
"Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor."
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Which books of the Bible mention Nahor?
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What is the spiritual meaning of Nahor?
Nahor's family connections remind us that God weaves His redemptive purposes across generations. Even those on the margins of the biblical narrative play essential roles in God's unfolding plan.
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Nahor name meaning: frequently asked questions
Yes — Nahor appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 24:10.
Nahor means "Snorting; Fiery." It is a Hebrew name. The King James Bible uses it in Genesis 24:10, so the meaning is carried by a real person in Scripture.
Hebrew. Nahor comes into English from Hebrew and carries the sense "Snorting; Fiery." It appears in the King James Bible, including Genesis 24:10.
Common questions about the name Nahor
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Nahor?
You can read every verse where Nahor appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.