Hebrew · H776, H5178 · unreviewed

אַרְצְכֶם כַּנְּחֻשָׁה

The earth (at large, or partitively a land ) · copper , hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin , a fetter ; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)

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אֶרֶץ H776 the earth (at large, or partitively a land )
Pronunciation erets
Physical ground and soil extend metaphorically to inhabited territory, nation, and cosmic order under divine rule.
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נְחֹשֶׁת H5178 copper , hence, something made of that metal, i.e. coin , a fetter ; figuratively, base (as compared with gold or silver)
Pronunciation nĕḥōšet
Copper's material inferiority makes it symbolize baseness, degradation, or bondage when used figuratively.
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What does אַרְצְכֶם כַּנְּחֻשָׁה (ʾarṣəḵem kanneḥušâ) mean in the Bible?

אֶרֶץ · נְחֹשֶׁת is a Hebrew word meaning "the earth (at large, or partitively a land )".

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Meaning

the earth (at large, or partitively a land )
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