צֹאן
A collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
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What does צֹאן (ṣōʾn) mean in the Bible?
צֹאן (ṣōʾn) is a Hebrew word meaning "a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)". a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men) BDB: small cattle Usage: (small) cattle, flock ( -s), lamb ( -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds).
Meaning
Collective term for livestock herds; metaphorically denotes God's people as vulnerable dependents needing shepherding.
a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men) BDB: small cattle Usage: (small) cattle, flock ( -s), lamb ( -s), sheep(-cote, -fold, -shearer, -herds).
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