Hebrew · H4196, H2091 · unreviewed

מִזְבַּח הַזָּהָב

An altar · gold , figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil , a clear sky

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מִזְבֵּחַ H4196 an altar
Pronunciation mizbeach
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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 מִזְבַּח הַזָּהָב (mizbach hazzahav) mean in the Bible?

מִזְבֵּחַ · זָהָב is a Hebrew word meaning "gold altar, altar of incense".

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Meaning

gold altar, altar of incense
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