Biblica Analytica

צֶרֶת הַשַּׁ֫חַר

tse.ret hash.sha.char (H6890)

Zereth-shahar

2 verses 1 books OT 1 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word צֶרֶת הַשַּׁ֫חַר (tse.ret hash.sha.char) is Strong's number H6890. This proper noun is only mentioned twice in the Bible. Its transliteration into English is Zereth-shahar. Although its exact meaning is not provided, we can derive insight from its components. Tse.ret could imply a "seated place" or "habitation" from the root tz-r, suggesting it's a location. Hash.sha.char means "light" or "dawn," which may indicate the location's significance or characteristics. Given the name, the town of Zereth-shahar likely references the quality of light or its position near the dawn. This could imply the town is an early rising place, situated at the break of day, or perhaps associated with the worship of dawn. Since it appears only twice in the Bible, Zereth-shahar holds significant but limited importance in the biblical narrative.

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Joshua 13:19

Kiriathaim, Sibmah, Zereth Shahar in the mount of the valley,