Hebrew · H2220, H6944 · unreviewed

זְרוֹעַ קָדְשׁוֹ

The arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg ; figuratively, force · a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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זְרוֹעַ H2220 the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg ; figuratively, force
Pronunciation zərôa‘
Arm as stretched out in action; God's זְרוֹעַ symbolizes active divine power and deliverance throughout Scripture.
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קֹדֶשׁ H6944 a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
Pronunciation qōdeš
Sanctity defined by separateness from the profane; God's realm intrinsically set apart and demanding human reverence.
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What does זְרוֹעַ קָדְשׁוֹ (zᵉrôaʿ qodshô) mean in the Bible?

זְרוֹעַ · קֹדֶשׁ is a Hebrew word meaning "holy arm, divine saving power.". holy arm, divine saving power.

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Meaning

holy arm, divine saving power.
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