Hebrew · H6242, H5982

עֶשְׂרִים עַמּוּדִים

Twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth · a column (as standing ); also a stand , i.e. platform

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עֶשְׂרִים H6242 twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth

Pronunciation ʿešĕriym

The number twenty marks completeness in measurement systems, appearing frequently in tabernacle and temple dimensions

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עַמּוּד H5982 a column (as standing ); also a stand , i.e. platform

Pronunciation ʿamûd

Vertical structural support emphasizing permanence and visibility; key element in temple architecture and covenant space marking

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What does עֶשְׂרִים עַמּוּדִים (ʿeśrîm ʿammûdîm) mean in the Bible?

עֶשְׂרִים · עַמּוּד is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth".

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What does עֶשְׂרִים · עַמּוּד mean in the Bible?

עֶשְׂרִים · עַמּוּד is a Hebrew phrase meaning "twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H6242, H5982?

H6242, H5982 is connected to 427 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth

Strong's H6242, H5982

Lexical occurrences 427 verses

Source Gloss

twenty ; also (ordinal) twentieth

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