What does נֶגֶד · הַר mean in the Bible?
e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before".
Hebrew · H5048, H2022
נֶגֶד הָהָר
A front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before · a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
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נֶגֶד H5048 a front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
Pronunciation neged
Denotes spatial opposition or visibility—what stands conspicuously before or against someone, often marking divine presence or confrontation.
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הַר H2022 a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
Pronunciation har
Physical elevation that serves as a sacred or significant space; metaphorically denotes exaltation and divine encounter.
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What does נֶגֶד הָהָר (neged hahar) mean in the Bible?
נֶגֶד · הַר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5048, H2022?
H5048, H2022 is connected to 697 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. a front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
Strong's H5048, H2022
Lexical occurrences 697 verses Source Gloss
a front , i.e. part opposite ; specifically a counterpart , or mate ; usually (adverbial, especially with preposition) over against or before
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