Strong's Lexicon zachach: To be pure, to be clear Original Word: זָחַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with purity is "καθαρός" (katharos), which also means clean or pure. This term is used in the New Testament to describe both physical cleanliness and moral purity. Usage: The Hebrew verb "zachach" primarily conveys the idea of purity and clarity, often in a physical or metaphorical sense. It is used to describe something that is free from impurities or defects, whether it be a material object, a person's character, or a spiritual state. The term can also imply the process of refining or purifying. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, purity was a significant concept, both in physical and spiritual terms. The Israelites were given laws concerning ritual purity, which were essential for maintaining a right relationship with God. Purity was not only about physical cleanliness but also about moral and spiritual integrity. The process of refining metals, such as gold and silver, was a common practice in the ancient Near East, and it served as a powerful metaphor for spiritual purification. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to remove, displace NASB Translation come loose (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זָחַח] verb remove, displace (Arabic  push, thrust away; compare also Aramaic זוּחַ,  , move, move away (intransitive)) — Niph`al Imperfect וְלֹא יִזַּח הַחשֶׁן מֵעַל הָאֵפוֺד Exodus 28:28 and that the breast-piece be not displaced etc., Exodus 39:21 (both P). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance loose A primitive root; to shove or displace -- loose. Forms and Transliterations יִזַּ֣ח יזח yiz·zaḥ yizZach yizzaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:28 HEB: הָאֵפ֑וֹד וְלֹֽא־ יִזַּ֣ח הַחֹ֔שֶׁן מֵעַ֖ל NAS: and that the breastpiece will not come loose from the ephod. KJV: and that the breastplate be not loosed from the ephod. INT: of the ephod will not come the breastpiece from Exodus 39:21 2 Occurrences |
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