Hebrew · H5697, H6202

עֶגְלָה עֲרוּפָה

A (female) calf , especially one nearly grown (i.e. a heifer ) · to break the neck ; hence (figuratively) to destroy

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עֶגְלָה H5697 a (female) calf , especially one nearly grown (i.e. a heifer )

Pronunciation eglah

Female bovine at prime maturity—sacrificial purity and covenant symbolism in ritual contexts.

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עָרַף H6202 to break the neck ; hence (figuratively) to destroy

Pronunciation ʿārap

Violent severing of life force; metaphorically extends to total destruction or subjugation of power

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What does עֶגְלָה עֲרוּפָה (eglah arufah) mean in the Bible?

עֶגְלָה · עָרַף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "heifer broken at the neck".

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What does עֶגְלָה · עָרַף mean in the Bible?

עֶגְלָה · עָרַף is a Hebrew phrase meaning "heifer broken at the neck".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H5697, H6202?

H5697, H6202 is connected to 20 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. heifer broken at the neck

Strong's H5697, H6202

Lexical occurrences 20 verses

Source Gloss

heifer broken at the neck

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