חֹרֶף
Properly, the crop gathered , i.e. (by implication) the autumn (and winter) season ; figuratively, ripeness of age · winter
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חֹרֶף H2779 properly, the crop gathered , i.e. (by implication) the autumn (and winter) season ; figuratively, ripeness of age
χειμών G5494 winter
What does חֹרֶף (choref) mean in the Bible?
חֹרֶף · χειμών is a Hebrew word meaning "winter or cold season".
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