Hebrew · H5178, G3976 · unreviewed

נְחֻשְׁתַּיִם

Copper , hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin , a fetter ; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver) · a shackle for the feet

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נְחֹשֶׁת H5178 copper , hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin , a fetter ; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
Pronunciation nĕḥōšet
Copper's material inferiority makes it symbolize baseness, degradation, or bondage when used figuratively.
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πέδη G3976 a shackle for the feet
Pronunciation pédē
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What does נְחֻשְׁתַּיִם (nechushtayim) mean in the Bible?

נְחֹשֶׁת · πέδη is a Hebrew word meaning "bronze shackles used to bind prisoners".

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Meaning

bronze shackles used to bind prisoners
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