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For many centuries gold has been a valuable and precious metal. Therefore, it became a symbol of richness and wealth and is considered to have high spiritual values.
This week we will learn about phrases and names related to gold in Hebrew.
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The HebrewOnline Team
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Transcription: zahav.
Part of speech: Noun, Masculine.
Meaning: gold.
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Transcription: hexatan natan lakala taba'at zahav.
Meaning: The groom gave the bride a gold ring.
Topic: ceremonies
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Literal meaning: All that glitters is not gold.
Implication: Something which seems valuable may not be as valuable as it seems.
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Name: Pazit
Gender: Female
Time of Appearance: The Modern Era
Meaning: The name is derived of the word פָּז (paz), which means: pure gold, or anything that glimmers like gold
Categories: Light and Color Names, Minerals and Precious Stones
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Name: Ophir (Ofir)
Gender: Male / Female
Time of Appearance: The Biblical Era
History: Ophir was a descendent of Shem. Ophir is also the name of a country which was the place of origion of gold, as attested in the verse: "And they came to Ophir and fetched from thence gold, four hundred and twenty talents, and brought it to king Solomon." 1 Kings 9, 28.
Citation: "And Joktan begat Almodad and Sheleph and Hazarmaveth and Jerah and Hadoram and Uzal and Diklah and Obal and Abimael and Sheba and Ophir, and Havilah and Jobab, all these were the sons of Joktan." Genesis 10, 26-29
Categories: Names of Places
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