Hebrew · H2233, H6944

זֶרַע הַקֹּדֶשׁ

Seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity · a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

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זֶרַעH2233seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity

Pronunciationzeraʿ

Seed extends from literal biological propagation to covenant posterity; foundational to inheritance promises.

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קֹדֶשׁH6944a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity

Pronunciationqōdeš

Sanctity defined by separateness from the profane; God's realm intrinsically set apart and demanding human reverence.

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What does זֶרַע הַקֹּדֶשׁ (zeraʿ haqqōdeš) mean in the Bible?

זֶרַע · קֹדֶשׁ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "holy seed, set-apart offspring/community".

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What does זֶרַע · קֹדֶשׁ mean in the Bible?

זֶרַע · קֹדֶשׁ is a Hebrew phrase meaning "holy seed, set-apart offspring/community".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H2233, H6944?

H2233, H6944 is connected to 696 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. holy seed, set-apart offspring/community

Strong'sH2233, H6944

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holy seed, set-apart offspring/community

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