Strong's Lexicon Pokereth Hatstsebayim: Pokereth of the Gazelles Original Word: פּוֹכֶרֶת הַצְּבָיִים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root פָּכַר (pachar), meaning "to ensnare" or "to trap," combined with צְבָיִים (tsebayim), meaning "gazelles." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Pokereth Hatstsebayim, as it is a specific Hebrew name. However, genealogical records in the Septuagint may use transliterations or adaptations of Hebrew names. Usage: Pokereth Hatstsebayim is a name that appears in the genealogical records of the post-exilic community of Israel. It is listed among the descendants of Solomon's servants who returned from the Babylonian exile. The name likely refers to a family or group associated with a specific role or characteristic, possibly related to the care or trapping of gazelles. Cultural and Historical Background: The mention of Pokereth Hatstsebayim occurs in the context of the return from Babylonian exile, a significant event in Jewish history. This period marked the restoration of the Jewish community in Jerusalem and the rebuilding of the Temple. The genealogical records, including names like Pokereth Hatstsebayim, were crucial for establishing identity, heritage, and rights within the restored community. The name itself suggests a connection to a specific duty or trade, possibly related to the royal court or temple service. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word and tsebi Definition "bindress of the gazelles," head of a postexilic family NASB Translation Pochereth-hazzebaim (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֹּכֶ֫רֶת הַצְבָיִם proper name, masculine (bindress [Aramaic; perhaps binder (feminine of office)] of the gazelles); — head of post-exilic family, ׳ה ׳בְּנֵי פ Ezra 2:57 = Nehemiah 7:59 (הַצְּבָיִים, υιὁὶ Φασραθ υιὁὶ Ασεβωειν(Φακαραθ, Σαβαειμ, etc.). פלא (√ of following; separate from the ordinary, distinguish according to Thes Gerber212, compare פלה). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Pokereth-Tsebajim, one of the servants of SolomonFrom the active participle (of the same form as the first word) feminine of an unused root (meaning to entrap) and plural of tsbiy; trap of gazelles; Pokereth-Tsebajim, one of the "servants of Solomon" -- Pochereth of Zebaim. see HEBREW tsbiy Forms and Transliterations הַצְּבָיִ֖ים הצביים haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yîm haṣṣəḇāyîm hatztzevaYimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 2:57 HEB: בְּנֵ֛י פֹּכֶ֥רֶת הַצְּבָיִ֖ים בְּנֵ֥י אָמִֽי׃ NAS: the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons KJV: the children of Pochereth of Zebaim, the children INT: of Hattil the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim the sons of Ami Nehemiah 7:59 2 Occurrences |
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