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Lexicon :: Strong's H6785 - ṣemer

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צֶמֶר
Transliteration
ṣemer
Pronunciation
tseh'-mer
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
From an unused root probably meaning to be shaggy
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TWOT Reference: 1931a

Strong’s Definitions

צֶמֶר tsemer, tseh'-mer; from an unused root probably meaning to be shaggy; wool:—wool(-len).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x

The KJV translates Strong's H6785 in the following manner: woollen (5x), wool (11x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 16x
The KJV translates Strong's H6785 in the following manner: woollen (5x), wool (11x).

  1. wool

    1. wool

    2. whiteness (metaph.)

    3. wool (in garments)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צֶמֶר tsemer, tseh'-mer; from an unused root probably meaning to be shaggy; wool:—wool(-len).
STRONGS H6785: Abbreviations
† צֶ֫מֶר noun masculineEzekiel 44:17 wool; — absolute צ׳ Isaiah 1:18, צָ֑מֶר; Leviticus 13:48; construct צֶ֫מֶר Ezekiel 27:18 (see below); suffix צַמְרִי Hosea 2:7; Hosea 2:11; — wool (usually with פִּשְׁתִּי(ם) flax, linen): in natural state גִּזַּת הַצּ׳ Judges 6:37, אֵילִים צ׳ 2 Kings 3:4 (but construction difficult, and צ׳ perhaps gloss); Hosea 2:7; Hosea 2:11 (as gift of value); white Isaiah 1:18 (simile; || שֶׁלֶג), simile of snow Psalm 147:6 (from white flakes); white (?) wool as merchandise Ezekiel 27:18 (צָ֑חַר צ׳, but on text see צַ֫חַר), Proverbs 31:12; prey of moth Isaiah 51:8 (simile); made up into garments Deuteronomy 22:11,בֶּנֶד צ׳ Leviticus 13:47, 59 compare Leviticus 13:48; Leviticus 13:52; בֶּגֶד omitted Ezekiel 34:3; Ezekiel 44:17.

See related Aramaic BDB entry H6015.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

13:47; 13:48; 13:48; 13:52; 13:59

Deuteronomy

22:11

Judges

6:37

2 Kings

3:4

Psalms

147:6

Proverbs

31:12

Isaiah

1:18; 1:18; 51:8

Ezekiel

27:18; 27:18; 34:3; 44:17; 44:17

Hosea

2:7; 2:7; 2:11; 2:11

H6785

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6785 matches the Hebrew צֶמֶר (ṣemer),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:47

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:47 - “Now suppose mildew[fn] contaminates some woolen or linen clothing,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:48

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:48 - woolen or linen fabric, the hide of an animal, or anything made of leather.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:52

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:52 - The priest must burn the item—the clothing, the woolen or linen fabric, or piece of leather—for it has been contaminated by a serious mildew. It must be completely destroyed by fire.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 13:59

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 13:59 - “These are the instructions for dealing with mildew that contaminates woolen or linen clothing or fabric or anything made of leather. This is how the priest will determine whether these items are ceremonially clean or unclean.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 22:11

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 22:11 - “You must not wear clothing made of wool and linen woven together.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 6:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 6:37 - prove it to me in this way. I will put a wool fleece on the threshing floor tonight. If the fleece is wet with dew in the morning but the ground is dry, then I will know that you are going to help me rescue Israel as you promised.”

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ki 3:4

Unchecked Copy Box2Ki 3:4 - King Mesha of Moab was a sheep breeder. He used to pay the king of Israel an annual tribute of 100,000 lambs and the wool of 100,000 rams.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 147:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 147:16 - He sends the snow like white wool;
he scatters frost upon the ground like ashes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:13

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:13 - She finds wool and flax
and busily spins it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 1:18 - “Come now, let’s settle this,”
says the LORD.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
I will make them as white as snow.
Though they are red like crimson,
I will make them as white as wool.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 51:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 51:8 - For the moth will devour them as it devours clothing.
The worm will eat at them as it eats wool.
But my righteousness will last forever.
My salvation will continue from generation to generation.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 27:18

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 27:18 - “Damascus sent merchants to buy your rich variety of goods, bringing wine from Helbon and white wool from Zahar.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 34:3

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 34:3 - You drink the milk, wear the wool, and butcher the best animals, but you let your flocks starve.

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 44:17

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 44:17 - “When they enter the gateway to the inner courtyard, they must wear only linen clothing. They must wear no wool while on duty in the inner courtyard or in the Temple itself.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 2:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 2:5 - Their mother is a shameless prostitute
and became pregnant in a shameful way.
She said, ‘I’ll run after other lovers
and sell myself to them for food and water,
for clothing of wool and linen,
and for olive oil and drinks.’

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 2:9

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 2:9 - “But now I will take back the ripened grain and new wine
I generously provided each harvest season.
I will take away the wool and linen clothing
I gave her to cover her nakedness.
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