Hebrew · H7218, H2022 · unreviewed

רֹאשׁ הָהָר

The head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.) · a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)

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רֹאשׁ H7218 the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
Pronunciation rosh
Physical apex extends metaphorically to leadership, primacy, and authority across spatial, temporal, and social domains.
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הַר H2022 a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
Pronunciation har
Physical elevation that serves as a sacred or significant space; metaphorically denotes exaltation and divine encounter.
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What does רֹאשׁ הָהָר (rosh hahar) mean in the Bible?

רֹאשׁ · הַר is a Hebrew word meaning "the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)". the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.

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Meaning

the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
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