מֵרֹאשׁוֹ וְעַד־רַגְלָיו
The head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.) · as far (or long , or much ) as , whether of space ( even unto ) or time ( during , while , until ) or degree ( equally with ) · a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step ; by euphemistically the pudenda
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רֹאשׁ H7218 the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
עַד H5704 as far (or long , or much ) as , whether of space ( even unto ) or time ( during , while , until ) or degree ( equally with )
רֶגֶל H7272 a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step ; by euphemistically the pudenda
What does מֵרֹאשׁוֹ וְעַד־רַגְלָיו (mērōʾšô wĕʿaḏ-raḡlāyw) mean in the Bible?
רֹאשׁ · עַד · רֶגֶל 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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