2089. zeh
Strong's Lexicon
zeh: this, that

Original Word: זֶה
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: zeh
Pronunciation: zeh
Phonetic Spelling: (zeh)
Definition: this, that
Meaning: a sheep

Word Origin: A primitive word

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for "zeh" in the Septuagint (LXX) is often "οὗτος" (Strong's Greek 3778), which also means "this" or "that."

Usage: The Hebrew word "זֶה" (zeh) is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific object, person, or idea that is near in time, place, or thought. It is often translated as "this" or "that" in English. In Hebrew, it is used to point out or specify something that is being referred to, often in a direct and immediate context.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, demonstrative pronouns like "zeh" were essential for communication, especially in oral traditions where specificity was crucial for clarity. The use of "zeh" in the Hebrew Bible reflects the importance of identifying and distinguishing particular people, objects, or events in the narrative. This word is often used in legal, ceremonial, and narrative contexts to emphasize the importance or uniqueness of the subject being discussed.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
typographical error for seh, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
lamb

('ab Samuel by permutation for seh; a sheep -- lamb.

see HEBREW 'ab

see HEBREW seh

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