What does זָהָב · טָהוֹר mean in the Bible?
זָהָב · טָהוֹר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "pure gold".
Hebrew · H2091, H2889
זָהָב טָהוֹר
Gold , figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil , a clear sky · pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
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זָהָבH2091gold , figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil , a clear sky
Pronunciationzāhāb
Precious metal whose radiant yellow hue extends metaphorically to represent divine wealth, beauty, and covenant value throughout Scripture.
Open lexicon entry →טָהוֹרH2889pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
Pronunciationṭāhwōr
Ritual purity prerequisite for covenant participation; literal cleanliness becomes metaphor for moral and spiritual fitness before God
Open lexicon entry →What does זָהָב טָהוֹר (zahav tahor) mean in the Bible?
זָהָב · טָהוֹר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "pure gold".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2091, H2889?
H2091, H2889 is connected to 483 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. pure gold
Strong'sH2091, H2889
Lexical occurrences483 versesSource Gloss
pure gold
Grammatical Forms
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