עֶ֫צֶם

e.tsemNoun (Feminine)H6106

bone

From: from H6105 (עָצַם);

Short Definition

a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame

Full Lexicon Entry

bone/limb 1) bone, essence, substance 1a) bone 1a1) body, limbs, members, external body 1b) bone (of animal) 1c) substance, self

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology H:N-F

DescriptionH:N-F

Occurrences

95 times

Appears 95 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
15
Job
13
Exodus
6
Genesis
6
2 Kings
5

Key Passages

  • 1 Chronicles 10:12
  • Exodus 12:17
  • Ezk 40:1
  • Job 2:5
  • Leviticus 23:21

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