זֶ֫רַח
ze.rach
Zerah
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe 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
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text