Hebrew · H2233, H1288 · unreviewed

זֶרַע בְּרוּכֵי יְהוָה

Seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity · to kneel ; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)

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זֶרַע H2233 seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity
Pronunciation zeraʿ
Seed extends from literal biological propagation to covenant posterity; foundational to inheritance promises.
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בָּרַךְ H1288 to kneel ; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
Pronunciation barak
Blessing flows from kneeling posture of submission; carries covenantal power to confer or withhold benefit.
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What does זֶרַע בְּרוּכֵי יְהוָה (zeraʿ bᵉrûḵê YHWH) mean in the Bible?

זֶרַע · בָּרַךְ is a Hebrew word meaning "offspring blessed by the LORD.". offspring blessed by the LORD.

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Meaning

offspring blessed by the LORD.
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