Hebrew · H2156, H2114

זְמֹרַת זָר

A twig (as pruned ) · to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner , strange , profane ; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery

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זְמוֹרָהH2156a twig (as pruned )

Pronunciationzĕmwōrāh

A pruned vine branch—emphasizes the intentional cutting or separation necessary for growth and fruitfulness

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זוּרH2114to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner , strange , profane ; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery

Pronunciationzar

Fundamental sense of turning aside or away creates spectrum: spatial alienation (foreigner) through moral estrangement (adultery, profaneness).

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What does זְמֹרַת זָר (zĕmōraṯ zār) mean in the Bible?

זְמוֹרָה · זוּר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "foreign vines, strange slips".

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What does זְמוֹרָה · זוּר mean in the Bible?

זְמוֹרָה · זוּר is a Hebrew phrase meaning "foreign vines, strange slips".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2156, H2114?

H2156, H2114 is connected to 82 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. foreign vines, strange slips

Strong'sH2156, H2114

Lexical occurrences82 verses

Source Gloss

foreign vines, strange slips

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