Strong's Lexicon roshah: Beginning, first, chief Original Word: רֹאשָׁה Word Origin: Derived from the root רֹאשׁ (rosh), meaning "head" or "chief." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "rosh" is ἀρχή (archē), Strong's Greek 746, which also means "beginning" or "chief." Usage: The term "roshah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote the concept of "beginning" or "chief." It often refers to the foremost or primary position in a sequence or hierarchy. This can apply to time, such as the beginning of a period, or to rank, such as the chief or leader among a group. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "beginning" or "chief" was significant in both temporal and hierarchical contexts. The beginning of a period, such as a new month or year, was marked by specific rituals and observances. Similarly, the chief or head of a tribe or family held a position of authority and responsibility. Understanding the role of "roshah" in these contexts helps illuminate the societal structures and religious practices of the time. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of rosh Definition top NASB Translation top (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs ראֹשָׁה noun feminine top; — apposition ׳הָאֶבֶן הָר Zechariah 4:7 i.e. the topmost stone. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance headstone Feminine of ro'sh; the head -- head(-stone). see HEBREW ro'sh Forms and Transliterations הָרֹאשָׁ֔ה הראשה hā·rō·šāh hārōšāh haroShahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zechariah 4:7 HEB: אֶת־ הָאֶ֣בֶן הָרֹאשָׁ֔ה תְּשֻׁא֕וֹת חֵ֥ן NAS: and he will bring forth the top stone INT: will bring stone the top shouts of Grace 1 Occurrence |
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