◄ 2225. zerach ►
Strong's Lexicon zerach: Rising, Shining Original Word: זֶרַח Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: zerach Pronunciation: zeh'-rakh Phonetic Spelling: (zeh'-rakh) Definition: Rising, Shining Meaning: a rising of light Word Origin: Derived from the root verb זָרַח (zarach), meaning "to rise" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "zerach," the concept of light and rising is captured in Greek by words such as φῶς (phos, Strong's G5457) meaning "light," and ἀνατολή (anatole, Strong's G395) meaning "rising" or "east." Usage: The Hebrew word "zerach" primarily denotes the concept of rising or shining, often in the context of light or the sun. It is used metaphorically to describe the emergence of light or the dawn of a new day, symbolizing hope, renewal, and divine intervention. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the rising of the sun was a powerful symbol of God's faithfulness and the renewal of His mercies each day. The dawn was seen as a time of new beginnings and divine favor. The imagery of light overcoming darkness is a recurring theme in the Hebrew Scriptures, representing God's presence, guidance, and salvation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from zarach Definition a dawning, shining NASB Translation rising (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [זֶ֫רַח] noun [masculine] dawning, shining; — only figurative, נֹגַהּ זַרְחֵךְ i.e. of Zion, Isaiah 60:3 ("" אוֺר). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance rising From zarach; a rising of light -- rising. see HEBREW zarach Forms and Transliterations זַרְחֵֽךְ׃ זרחך׃ zar·ḥêḵ zarChech zarḥêḵ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Isaiah 60:3 HEB: וּמְלָכִ֖ים לְנֹ֥גַהּ זַרְחֵֽךְ׃ NAS: to the brightness of your rising. KJV: to the brightness of thy rising. INT: and kings to the brightness of your rising 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2225 1 Occurrence zar·ḥêḵ — 1 Occ.