Hebrew · H7902, H2233

שִׁכְבַת־זָרַע

A lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act) · seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity

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שְׁכָבָה H7902 a lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act)

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זֶרַע H2233 seed ; figuratively, fruit , plant , sowing-time , posterity

Pronunciation zeraʿ

Seed extends from literal biological propagation to covenant posterity; foundational to inheritance promises.

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What does שִׁכְבַת־זָרַע (shikhvat-zera) mean in the Bible?

שְׁכָבָה · זֶרַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act)".

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What does שְׁכָבָה · זֶרַע mean in the Bible?

שְׁכָבָה · זֶרַע is a Hebrew phrase meaning "a lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act)".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H7902, H2233?

H7902, H2233 is connected to 238 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. a lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act)

Strong's H7902, H2233

Lexical occurrences 238 verses

Source Gloss

a lying down (of dew, or for the sexual act)

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