What does מִזְרָח · שֶׁמֶשׁ mean in the Bible?
מִזְרָח · שֶׁמֶשׁ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eastward, toward the rising of the sun".
Hebrew · H4217, H8121
מִזְרַח שָׁמֶשׁ
Sunrise , i.e. the east · the sun ; by implication, the east ; figuratively, a ray , i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
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מִזְרָח H4217 sunrise , i.e. the east
Pronunciation mizĕrāḥ
Directional noun denoting east by the natural phenomenon of sunrise, establishing cosmic orientation in biblical geography and tabernacle layout.
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שֶׁמֶשׁ H8121 the sun ; by implication, the east ; figuratively, a ray , i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
Pronunciation šemeš
The sun as cosmic marker of time, direction, and divine order; extends to architectural rays symbolizing light and structure.
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What does מִזְרַח שָׁמֶשׁ (mizrach shemesh) mean in the Bible?
מִזְרָח · שֶׁמֶשׁ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "eastward, toward the rising of the sun".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H4217, H8121?
H4217, H8121 is connected to 208 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. eastward, toward the rising of the sun
Strong's H4217, H8121
Lexical occurrences 208 verses Source Gloss
eastward, toward the rising of the sun
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How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
מִזְרַח שָׁמֶשׁ is built from this root:
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