זֶ֫מֶר
ze.mer
mountain goat
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "ze.mer" (H2169) refers to a mountain goat. This term is used once in the Bible, indicating its relatively rare occurrence in the Hebrew text. Given its semantic domain of Geography & Place, it is likely used to describe a specific geographical feature or location associated with mountain goats. The use of "ze.mer" as a mountain goat suggests a connection to the natural environment and the animals that inhabit it. This word does not appear to have any abstract or metaphorical connotations, but rather a literal meaning tied to the physical world. Its significance lies in its ability to evoke a sense of place and the unique characteristics of the mountain goat, which may have been significant to the ancient Israelites.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text