The meaning of “זִו”
Understanding Ziv reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from an unused root meaning to be prominent; properly, brightness (compare זִיו), i.e. (figuratively) the month...
זִו
probably from an unused root meaning to be prominent; properly, brightness (compare זִיו), i.e. (figuratively) the month of flowers Zif. - § Zif = "brightness" - Ziv (corresponding to Ijar or May) 1) name of the 2nd month of the year, corresponding to Apr-May
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 6:1 | “And it came to pass in the four hundred and eightieth year after the children of Israel were come out of the land of Egypt, in the fourth year of Solomon’s reign over Israel, in the month Zif, which is the second month, that he began to build the house of the Lord.” Word: זִו (Ziv) | |
| 1 Kings 6:37 | “In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the Lord laid, in the month Zif:” Word: זִו (Ziv) |