Hebrew · H931, H7272, H3225 · unreviewed

בֹּהֶן רַגְלָם הַיְמָנִית

The thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot · a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step ; by euphemistically the pudenda · the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south

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בֹּהֶן H931 the thumb of the hand or great toe of the foot
Pronunciation bōhen
Marks extremity points of power and consecration; used to apply blood in priestly ordination rituals
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רֶגֶל H7272 a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step ; by euphemistically the pudenda
Pronunciation regel
Foot moves from literal walking to metaphorical standing/position, with euphemistic sexual sense in certain contexts.
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יָמִין H3225 the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
Pronunciation yāmîn
Right hand embodies strength, dexterity, and favor; directionally orients toward the south in spatial orientation
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What does בֹּהֶן רַגְלָם הַיְמָנִית (bohen raglam hayemanit) mean in the Bible?

בֹּהֶן · רֶגֶל · יָמִין is a Hebrew word meaning "right big toe".

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Meaning

right big toe
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