Hebrew · H5145, H6944 · unreviewed

נֵזֶר הַקֹּדֶשׁ

Properly, something set apart , i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks ; also (by implication) a chaplet (especially of royalty) · a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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נֶזֶר H5145 properly, something set apart , i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks ; also (by implication) a chaplet (especially of royalty)
Pronunciation nezer
Sacred separation marked visibly—uncut hair signifies one set apart for divine purpose or covenant.
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קֹדֶשׁ H6944 a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
Pronunciation qōdeš
Sanctity defined by separateness from the profane; God's realm intrinsically set apart and demanding human reverence.
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What does נֵזֶר הַקֹּדֶשׁ (nezer haqqodesh) mean in the Bible?

נֶזֶר · קֹדֶשׁ is a Hebrew word meaning "holy diadem, sacred crown".

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Meaning

holy diadem, sacred crown
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