Hebrew · H8179, H6629

שַׁעַר הַצֹּאן

An opening , i.e. door or gate · a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

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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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צֹאןH6629a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)

Pronunciationṣōʾn

Collective term for livestock herds; metaphorically denotes God's people as vulnerable dependents needing shepherding.

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What does שַׁעַר הַצֹּאן (sha'ar ha-tson) mean in the Bible?

שַׁעַר · צֹאן is a Hebrew phrase meaning "The gate associated with sheep, likely near the temple area.".

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What does שַׁעַר · צֹאן mean in the Bible?

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H8179, H6629?

H8179, H6629 is connected to 649 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. The gate associated with sheep, likely near the temple area.

Strong'sH8179, H6629

Lexical occurrences649 verses

Source Gloss

The gate associated with sheep, likely near the temple area.

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