Hebrew · H8179, H340

שַׁעַר אֹיְבָיו

An opening , i.e. door or gate · to hate (as one of an opposite tribe or party); hence to be hostile

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שַׁעַרH8179an opening , i.e. door or gate

Pronunciationšaʿar

Gate as locus of authority, judgment, and covenant transaction in ancient Israel's social order

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אָיַבH340to hate (as one of an opposite tribe or party); hence to be hostile

Pronunciationʾāyab

Hatred rooted in tribal or factional opposition; enemy status defined by hostility rather than personal animosity alone

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What does שַׁעַר אֹיְבָיו (sha'ar oyvav) mean in the Bible?

שַׁעַר · אָיַב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "gate of his enemies".

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What does שַׁעַר · אָיַב mean in the Bible?

שַׁעַר · אָיַב is a Hebrew phrase meaning "gate of his enemies".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8179, H340?

H8179, H340 is connected to 376 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. gate of his enemies

Strong'sH8179, H340

Lexical occurrences376 verses

Source Gloss

gate of his enemies

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