רֹאשׁ
The head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
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What does רֹאשׁ (rosh) mean in the Bible?
רֹאשׁ (rosh) 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. Points toward centralized Davidic authority.
Meaning
Physical apex extends metaphorically to leadership, primacy, and authority across spatial, temporal, and social domains.
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.) BDB: Rôsh Usage: band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, × every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), × lead, × poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.
Why This Word Matters
Points toward centralized Davidic authority. Hosea 1:10-2:1
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