Biblica Analytica
H2226K Hebrew

זֶ֫רַח

ze.rach

Zerah

Lexicon Entry

Definition
Zerah
Transliteration
ze.rach
Strong's Number
H2226K
Occurrences
1
Semantic Domain
Proper Name: Person

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Hebrew word "ze.rach" (Strong's number H2226K) is a proper name for a person, specifically one individual mentioned in the Bible. This name, likely of Persian origin, is not part of a semantic domain related to common qualities or concepts, but rather identifies a particular person. Given its occurrence in the Bible is limited to a single instance, the usage of "ze.rach" is restricted and tightly contextual, suggesting this name was chosen for a specific narrative or person. There is no broader meaning or significance to be inferred beyond this single instance. Because "ze.rach" is a proper name, its significance lies in its association with the person or individual it denotes, rather than any larger cultural or thematic implications in the biblical text.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
H2226K
Lemma
זֶ֫רַח
Transliteration
ze.rach
Definition
Zerah
Occurrences
1
Model
cerebras
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

1 total occurrence across the text