Strong's Lexicon zereth: Span Original Word: זֶרֶת Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be spread out Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "zereth" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of a "span" as a unit of measurement is specific to Hebrew culture. However, Greek terms related to measurement, such as πῆχυς (pēchys, G4083), meaning "cubit," may be considered in broader discussions of biblical measurements. Usage: The term "zereth" refers to a unit of measurement in ancient Hebrew culture, specifically a "span." A span is the distance measured by the outstretched hand from the tip of the thumb to the tip of the little finger, approximately half a cubit or about 9 inches (23 centimeters). It is used in the Bible to describe dimensions, particularly in the context of construction and design. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, measurements were often based on the human body, which provided a practical and accessible means of standardizing lengths. The span, along with the cubit, was a common unit of measurement used in the construction of significant structures, including the Tabernacle and the Temple. This method of measurement reflects the agrarian and practical lifestyle of the Israelites, where tools and standardized measuring devices were less common. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a span NASB Translation span (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֶ֫רֶת noun feminine span (Late Hebrew id. (ᵑ7 זַרְתָּא, Syriac  ; apparently from Hebrew), etymology dubious; Thes and most derive from √ זרה, see Ol§ 146 b but also Sta§ 187 a; BaZMG 1887, 607 proposes √ זרה measure off, determine, compare p. 280) — span, as standard of measurement, תִּכֵּן ׳שָׁמַיִם בַּז Isaiah 40:12; elsewhere of actual size, a span, distance between ends of thumb and little finger of spread hand; = 1/2 cubit (see אַמָּה & references; compare Exodus 25:10 with JosephAnt. iii. 6, 5), ׳ז Exodus 28:16 (twice in verse); Exodus 39:9 (twice in verse) (all P) Ezekiel 43:13; זָ֑רֶת 1 Samuel 17:4 six cubits and a span. See HultschMetrol. 1882, 443 BenzArchäol. 179. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance span From zarah; the spread of the fingers, i.e. A span -- span. see HEBREW zarah Forms and Transliterations בַּזֶּ֣רֶת בזרת וְזֶ֥רֶת וָזָֽרֶת׃ וזרת וזרת׃ זֶ֣רֶת זֶ֥רֶת זֶ֧רֶת זרת baz·ze·reṯ bazZeret bazzereṯ vaZaret veZeret wā·zā·reṯ wāzāreṯ wə·ze·reṯ wəzereṯ ze·reṯ Zeret zereṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 28:16 HEB: יִֽהְיֶ֖ה כָּפ֑וּל זֶ֥רֶת אָרְכּ֖וֹ וְזֶ֥רֶת NAS: [and] folded double, a span in length KJV: it shall be [being] doubled; a span [shall be] the length INT: become folded A span length span Exodus 28:16 Exodus 39:9 Exodus 39:9 1 Samuel 17:4 Isaiah 40:12 Ezekiel 43:13 7 Occurrences |
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