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שְׁאָרshe'ar meaning in Biblical Hebrew

remnant · noun, masculine

Also spelled in English: shear

Illustration for the Biblical Hebrew word she'ar

Isaiah named his son after a prophecy and walked him up to the king. The boy's name meant: only a few of you are coming back.

שְׁאָר יָשׁוּב שְׁאָר יַעֲקֹב אֶל־אֵל גִּבּוֹר׃

“A remnant will return, the remnant of Jacob, to the mighty God. (Isaiah 10:21)”

What is the she'ar you still keep from a home you left?

Biblical Hebrew words for covenant and promisePeople and roles in the Hebrew Bible

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Related Biblical Hebrew words

megurimgo'elnirganshakkuledahyachas

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