The meaning of “זֵכֶר”
Understanding zêker reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or זֶכֶר zeker (zeh'-ker); from זָכַר memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. - a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely...
זֵכֶר
or זֶכֶר zeker (zeh'-ker); from זָכַר memorial, memory, remembrance, scent. - a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever) - by implication, commemoration 1) memorial, remembrance 1a) remembrance, memory 1b) memorial
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 17:14 | “And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven.” Word: זֵכֶר (zêker) | |
| Deuteronomy 32:26 | “I said, I would scatter them into corners, I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men:” Word: זֵכֶר (zêker) | |
| Esther 9:28 | “And that these days should be remembered and kept throughout every generation, every family, every province, and every city; and that these days of Purim should not fail from among the Jews, nor the memorial of them perish from their seed.” Word: זֵכֶר (zêker) | |
| Job 18:17 | “His remembrance shall perish from the earth, and he shall have no name in the street.” Word: זֵכֶר (zêker) | |
| Psalms 102:12 | “But thou, O Lord, shalt endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations.” Word: זֵכֶר (zêker) |
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