shoresh

S1H4O1R1E1S1H4

noun

A Semitic root

Scrabble 13

Meanings

nounshoresh (plural shorashim)

plural shorashim

  1. A Semitic root
    1 more example

    Note how often the word 'yerusha' (or a similar "shoresh") is found in the first eight psukim of chapter 15. Explain its meaning and context in these psukim. Then, note the use of this same shoresh 'y.r.sh.' in Bamidbar 33:50-53 (and in Shmot 6:8) and their context. Howdoes this word relate to conquest and sovereignty?

    2000 November 10, Menachem Leibtag, “Parshat Lech Lecha; Part I - Questions For the 'Shabbos Table'”, in Tanach Study Center

Origin

  1. Hebrewשֹׁרֶשׁ“root”
  2. Englishshoresh

Borrowed from Hebrew שֹׁרֶשׁ (“root”).

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Chicago

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