Hebrew · H2329, H776 · unreviewed

חוּג הָאָרֶץ

A circle · the earth (at large, or partitively a land )

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חוּג H2329 a circle
Pronunciation ḥûg
Denotes both circular shape and the vaulted dome of sky; bridges concrete geometry with cosmic architecture
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אֶרֶץ H776 the earth (at large, or partitively a land )
Pronunciation erets
Physical ground and soil extend metaphorically to inhabited territory, nation, and cosmic order under divine rule.
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What does חוּג הָאָרֶץ (chug ha'arets) mean in the Bible?

חוּג · אֶרֶץ is a Hebrew word meaning "circle, horizon, vault of the earth".

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Meaning

circle, horizon, vault of the earth
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