שַׁעַר הַצֹּאן
An opening , i.e. door or gate · a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
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שַׁעַר H8179 an opening , i.e. door or gate
צֹאן H6629 a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
What does שַׁעַר הַצֹּאן (sha'ar ha-tson) mean in the Bible?
שַׁעַר · צֹאן is a Hebrew word meaning "The gate associated with sheep, likely near the temple area.". The gate associated with sheep, likely near the temple area.
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