731. arzah
Lexicon
arzah: To the ground, to the earth, landward

Original Word: אַרְזה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: arzah
Pronunciation: ar-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (ar-zaw')
Definition: To the ground, to the earth, landward
Meaning: cedar wainscoating

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cedar work

Fem of 'erez; cedar wainscoating -- cedar work.

see HEBREW 'erez

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
fem. of erez
Definition
cedar panels, cedar work
NASB Translation
cedar work (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַרְזָה noun feminine collective cedar-panels, cedar-work Zephaniah 2:14.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root word אֶרֶז (erez), meaning "cedar."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the specific term "cedar wainscoting" in the Strong's Greek lexicon. However, the general concept of cedar wood can be related to the Greek word κέδρος (kedros), which is Strong's Greek Number 2768, referring to the cedar tree or its wood.

Usage: The term is used in the context of describing the use of cedar wood for interior paneling or wainscoting, often associated with opulence and craftsmanship in ancient construction.

Context: The Hebrew term אַרְזָה (arazah) is specifically used to denote cedar wainscoting, a form of interior paneling made from cedar wood. Cedar was highly valued in ancient times for its durability, pleasant aroma, and resistance to decay and insects. It was often used in the construction of significant buildings, including temples and palaces, due to its quality and the aesthetic appeal it provided.

In the Bible, cedar wood is frequently mentioned as a material used in the construction of the Temple of Solomon, as well as in royal palaces. The use of cedar wainscoting would have been a mark of luxury and high status, reflecting the wealth and power of the owner. The specific mention of cedar wainscoting highlights the attention to detail and the desire for beauty and permanence in sacred and royal architecture.

The use of cedar in biblical times was not only practical but also symbolic, representing strength, longevity, and divine blessing. The aromatic and durable nature of cedar made it an ideal choice for spaces intended to be both beautiful and enduring.

Forms and Transliterations
אַרְזָ֖ה ארזה ’ar·zāh ’arzāh arZah
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Englishman's Concordance
Zephaniah 2:14
HEB: בַּסַּ֔ף כִּ֥י אַרְזָ֖ה עֵרָֽה׃
NAS: For He has laid bare the cedar work.
KJV: for he shall uncover the cedar work.
INT: the threshold for the cedar has laid

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 731
1 Occurrence


’ar·zāh — 1 Occ.















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