The meaning of “זָהָב”
Understanding zâhâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
gold(-en), fair weather. - gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky 1) gold 1a) as ...
זָהָב
gold(-en), fair weather. - gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky 1) gold 1a) as precious metal 1b) as a measure of weight 1c) of brilliance, splendour (fig.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:35 | “And the Lord hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses.” Word: זָהָב (zâhâb) | |
| Judges 8:26 | “And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels’ necks.” Word: זָהָב (zâhâb) | |
| 2 Chronicles 9:10 | “And the servants also of Huram, and the servants of Solomon, which brought gold from Ophir, brought algum trees and precious stones.” Word: זָהָב (zâhâb) | |
| Proverbs 22:1 | “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold.” Word: זָהָב (zâhâb) | |
| Ezekiel 27:22 | “The merchants of Sheba and Raamah, they were thy merchants: they occupied in thy fairs with chief of all spices, and with all precious stones, and gold.” Word: זָהָב (zâhâb) |