Hebrew · H776, H3045 · unreviewed

אֶרֶץ אֲשֶׁר לֹא יְדַעְתֶּם

The earth (at large, or partitively a land ) · to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing ); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation , care , recognition ; and causatively, instruction , designation , punishment , etc.)

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אֶרֶץ H776 the earth (at large, or partitively a land )
Pronunciation erets
Physical ground and soil extend metaphorically to inhabited territory, nation, and cosmic order under divine rule.
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יָדַע H3045 to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing ); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation , care , recognition ; and causatively, instruction , designation , punishment , etc.)
Pronunciation yada
Knowledge grounded in direct perception or experience; extends to intimate relationship, care, and moral recognition.
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What does אֶרֶץ אֲשֶׁר לֹא יְדַעְתֶּם (erets asher lo yedatem) mean in the Bible?

אֶרֶץ · יָדַע is a Hebrew word meaning "unknown land".

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Meaning

unknown land
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