The meaning of “זָנָב”
Understanding zânâb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
tail. - the tail (literally or figuratively) 1) tail, end, stump
זָנָב
tail. - the tail (literally or figuratively) 1) tail, end, stump
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 4:4 | “And the Lord said unto Moses, Put forth thine hand, and take it by the tail. And he put forth his hand, and caught it, and it became a rod in his hand:” Word: זָנָב (zânâb) | |
| Deuteronomy 28:44 | “He shall lend to thee, and thou shalt not lend to him: he shall be the head, and thou shalt be the tail.” Word: זָנָב (zânâb) | |
| Judges 15:4 | “And Samson went and caught three hundred foxes, and took firebrands, and turned tail to tail, and put a firebrand in the midst between two tails.” Word: זָנָב (zânâb) | |
| Job 40:17 | “He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.” Word: זָנָב (zânâb) | |
| Isaiah 9:15 | “The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.” Word: זָנָב (zânâb) |
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