Hebrew · H2351, H4264 · unreviewed

מִחוּץ לַמַּחֲנֶה

Properly, separate by a wall , i.e. outside , outdoors · an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army , whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts)

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חוּץ H2351 properly, separate by a wall , i.e. outside , outdoors

Pronunciation ḥûṣ

Spatial boundary marker: outside the protective wall, thus excluded, exposed, or in public view rather than sheltered.

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מַחֲנֶה H4264 an encampment (of travellers or troops); hence, an army , whether literal (of soldiers) or figurative (of dancers, angels, cattle, locusts, stars; or even the sacred courts)

Pronunciation maḥăneh

Ordered gathering of people or forces; ranges from literal military camp to figurative assembly of celestial or earthly hosts.

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