Meaning & use
Hazor
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Meanings
proper nounproper
An ancient city in northern Israel, important in the Bible and known today for its archaeological ruins.
Grammar: A proper noun, so it is capitalized and usually takes no article: 'Hazor was destroyed.'
Patterns
- ancient Hazor
- the ruins of Hazor
- Tel Hazor
The Bible mentions Hazor as a major Canaanite city that was later conquered by the Israelites.
Archaeologists have uncovered large public buildings and fortifications at Hazor.
Tel Hazor is a popular site for tourists interested in biblical history.
proper nounproper
A kibbutz in northern Israel, near the ancient site.
Grammar: Also a proper noun; context usually makes clear whether the ancient city or the modern community is meant.
Patterns
- Kibbutz Hazor
- Hazor kibbutz
Kibbutz Hazor was established in the 1940s.
The modern kibbutz of Hazor is located close to the ancient ruins.
Common combinations
- ancient Hazor
- Ancient Hazor was one of the most important cities in Canaan.
- the ruins of Hazor
- The ruins of Hazor attract thousands of visitors each year.
- Tel Hazor
- Tel Hazor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- biblical Hazor
- Biblical Hazor is described in the Book of Joshua.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Hazor' correctly?
Choose one answer.
Hazor is a proper noun and must be capitalized; it refers to the ancient city. The other options either use incorrect capitalization, treat it as a common noun, or confuse it with a different place.
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