יֶתֶר שְׂאֵת וְיֶתֶר עָז
Properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free) · an elevation or leprous scab ; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness ; exaltation in rank or character · strength in various applications ( force , security , majesty , praise )
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יֶתֶר H3499 properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free)
שְׂאֵת H7613 an elevation or leprous scab ; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness ; exaltation in rank or character
עֹז H5797 strength in various applications ( force , security , majesty , praise )
What does יֶתֶר שְׂאֵת וְיֶתֶר עָז (yeter se'et ve-yeter az) mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · שְׂאֵת · עֹז is a Hebrew word meaning "preeminent in dignity and preeminent in strength".
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