What does זֵר · זָהָב mean in the Bible?
e. (specifically) a border moulding".
Hebrew · H2213, H2091
זֵר זָהָב
A chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding · gold , figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil , a clear sky
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זֵר H2213 a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding
Pronunciation zēr
Ornamental circular band worn on head; in temple/tabernacle contexts, denotes sacred boundary or crown of priestly authority.
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זָהָב H2091 gold , figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil , a clear sky
Pronunciation zāhāb
Precious metal whose radiant yellow hue extends metaphorically to represent divine wealth, beauty, and covenant value throughout Scripture.
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What does זֵר זָהָב (zēr zāhāb) mean in the Bible?
זֵר · זָהָב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2213, H2091?
H2213, H2091 is connected to 399 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding
Strong's H2213, H2091
Lexical occurrences 399 verses Source Gloss
a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
זֵר זָהָב is built from this root:
זָרַר H2237
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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