What does יֶתֶר · שְׂאֵת · עֹז mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · שְׂאֵת · עֹז is a Hebrew phrase meaning "preeminent in dignity and preeminent in strength".
Hebrew · H3499, H7613, H5797
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)
Pronunciation yeter
Overhanging excess that both remains and exceeds; captures surplus, superiority, and what dangerously protrudes beyond normal bounds
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שְׂאֵת H7613 an elevation or leprous scab ; figuratively, elation or cheerfulness ; exaltation in rank or character
Pronunciation šĕʾēt
Physical elevation becomes metaphor for social/spiritual exaltation; upward movement governs both disease and dignity meanings.
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עֹז H5797 strength in various applications ( force , security , majesty , praise )
Pronunciation ‘ōz
Strength that radiates outward—from physical force to the majesty and security it conveys to others
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What does יֶתֶר שְׂאֵת וְיֶתֶר עָז (yeter se'et ve-yeter az) mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · שְׂאֵת · עֹז is a Hebrew phrase meaning "preeminent in dignity and preeminent in strength".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3499, H7613, H5797?
H3499, H7613, H5797 is connected to 208 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. preeminent in dignity and preeminent in strength
Strong's H3499, H7613, H5797
Lexical occurrences 208 verses Source Gloss
preeminent in dignity and preeminent in strength
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
יֶתֶר שְׂאֵת וְיֶתֶר עָז is built from this root:
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