Hebrew · H2132, H8081

זֵית שֶׁמֶן

An olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree , the branch or the berry · grease , especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness

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זַיִת H2132 an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree , the branch or the berry
Pronunciation zayit
Olive tree embodying provision, illumination, and peace—fruit yields oil for both sustenance and sacred lamp-lighting.
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שֶׁמֶן H8081 grease , especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
Pronunciation šemen
Oil signals divine favor and consecration; moves from literal anointing to figurative abundance and blessing.
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What does זֵית שֶׁמֶן (zeit shemen) mean in the Bible?

זַיִת · שֶׁמֶן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "olive oil".

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Meaning

olive oil
Word Origins

זֵית שֶׁמֶן is built from this root:

זִו H2099
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