Hebrew · H776, H4033 · unreviewed

אֶרֶץ אֲחֻזָּה / אֶרֶץ מְגוּרֵיהֶם

The earth (at large, or partitively a land ) · a temporary abode ; by extension, a permanent residence

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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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מָגוּר H4033 a temporary abode ; by extension, a permanent residence
Pronunciation māgûr
Transitional dwelling emphasizing foreign status or impermanence, even when physically permanent
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What does אֶרֶץ אֲחֻזָּה / אֶרֶץ מְגוּרֵיהֶם (erets megureihem) mean in the Bible?

אֶרֶץ · מָגוּר is a Hebrew word meaning "land of their sojournings".

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Meaning

land of their sojournings
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