2225. zerach
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

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
rising

From zarach; a rising of light -- rising.

see HEBREW zarach

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).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root verb זָרַח (zarach), meaning "to rise" or "to shine."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek Strong's Concordance for the Hebrew word זֶרַח, the concept of light and rising can be related to Greek terms such as φῶς (phōs, Strong's Greek 5457), meaning "light," and ἀνατολή (anatolē, Strong's Greek 395), meaning "rising" or "east," often used in the context of the sunrise.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word זֶרַח, highlighting its significance in biblical texts and its symbolic representation of light, hope, and divine presence.

Usage: The term זֶרַח is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of light rising, typically in the context of the dawn or the beginning of a new day. It is a noun that captures the imagery of light emerging and dispelling darkness.

Context: • The Hebrew word זֶרַח (Zerach) is a noun that signifies the rising of light, particularly at dawn. It is used in the Old Testament to describe the natural phenomenon of the sun rising and bringing light to the world. This imagery is often employed metaphorically to represent new beginnings, hope, and divine intervention.
• In the context of biblical literature, the rising of light is a powerful symbol of God's presence and the dispelling of darkness, both literal and metaphorical. The dawn is seen as a time of renewal and the fulfillment of God's promises.
• The concept of light rising is also associated with the idea of revelation and enlightenment, where God's truth and wisdom are made manifest to His people.
• The word זֶרַח is used in various passages to emphasize the transition from night to day, symbolizing the victory of light over darkness and the assurance of God's faithfulness.

Forms and Transliterations
זַרְחֵֽךְ׃ זרחך׃ zar·ḥêḵ zarChech zarḥêḵ
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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.















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