Strong's Lexicon Zerach: Zerah Original Word: זֶרַח Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root זָרַח (zarach), meaning "to rise" or "to shine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Zerah in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: The name Zerah means "rising" or "shining." In the Bible, Zerah is used as a proper name for several individuals, often signifying a person of prominence or significance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names were often given with the hope of reflecting a person's character or destiny. The name Zerah, meaning "rising" or "shining," could imply a person destined for greatness or one who stands out among others. The individuals named Zerah in the Bible are often associated with significant lineages or events, reflecting the importance of family heritage and divine purpose in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zarach Definition three Isr., also an Edomite, also an Ethiopian NASB Translation Zerah (21). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. זֶ֫רַח proper name, masculine (on form compare LgBN 77, and Anm.) — 1 ᵐ5 Ζαρα, son of Judah and Tamar Genesis 38:30; Genesis 46:12 (both J), 1 Chronicles 2:4 (all זָ֑רַח), 1 Chronicles 2:6; as head of a family Numbers 26:20; Joshua 7:1 (both Psalms), Joshua 7:18; Joshua 7:24 (JE), Joshua 22:20 (P) 1 Chronicles 9:6 (ᵐ5L Ζηρα), Nehemiah 11:24 (compare SmListen 7). 2 Edomites: a. ᵐ5 Ζαρε Genesis 36:13,17 (both P) = 1 Chronicles 1:37. b. ᵐ5 Ζαρα Genesis 36:33 (P) = 1 Chronicles 1:44 (b = a ?). 3 ᵐ5L Ζαρα, Levites: a. (variant reading Ιααρα) 1 Chronicles 6:6. b. (variant reading Ζααραι) 1 Chronicles 6:26. 4 head of a Simeonite family, ᵐ5 Ζαρα) Numbers 26:13 (P), 1 Chronicles 4:24 (variant reading Ζαρες) (= צֹחַר ᵐ5 Σααρ Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15, compare Di Numbers 26:13). 5 a Cushite, ᵐ5 Ζαρε, foe of king Asa 2 Chron 14:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zarah, Zerah The same as zerach; Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince -- Zarah, Zerah. see HEBREW zerach Forms and Transliterations וָזֶ֖רַח וָזָ֑רַח וזרח זֶ֔רַח זֶ֖רַח זֶ֗רַח זֶ֜רַח זֶ֡רַח זֶ֣רַח זֶ֤רַח זֶ֥רַח זָ֑רַח זָֽרַח׃ זרח זרח׃ לְזֶ֕רַח לזרח lə·ze·raḥ leZerach ləzeraḥ vaZarach vaZerach wā·zā·raḥ wā·ze·raḥ wāzāraḥ wāzeraḥ zā·raḥ Zarach zāraḥ ze·raḥ Zerach zeraḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:13 HEB: רְעוּאֵ֔ל נַ֥חַת וָזֶ֖רַח שַׁמָּ֣ה וּמִזָּ֑ה NAS: Nahath and Zerah, Shammah KJV: Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, INT: of Reuel Nahath and Zerah Shammah and Mizzah Genesis 36:17 Genesis 36:33 Genesis 38:30 Genesis 46:12 Numbers 26:13 Numbers 26:20 Joshua 7:1 Joshua 7:18 Joshua 7:24 Joshua 22:20 1 Chronicles 1:37 1 Chronicles 1:44 1 Chronicles 2:4 1 Chronicles 2:6 1 Chronicles 4:24 1 Chronicles 6:21 1 Chronicles 6:41 1 Chronicles 9:6 2 Chronicles 14:9 Nehemiah 11:24 21 Occurrences |
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