Strong’s H0776

אֶרֶץ

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

erets

Pronunciation

eh'-rets

Definition

Earth, land, ground, country, territory

Meaning

the earth

Usage

The Hebrew word "erets" is a versatile term used extensively throughout the Old Testament. It primarily denotes the physical earth or land, encompassing everything from the entire planet to specific regions or territories. It can refer to the ground or soil, a country or nation, and even the people inhabiting a land. The term is often used in contrast to "shamayim" (heavens), highlighting the distinction between the earthly and the divine realms.

Bible references

Genesis 1:1;Genesis 1:2;Genesis 1:10;Genesis 1:11;Genesis 1:11;Genesis 1:12;Genesis 1:15;Genesis 1:17;Genesis 1:20;Genesis 1:22;Genesis 1:24;Genesis 1:24;Genesis 1:25;Genesis 1:26;Genesis 1:26;Genesis 1:28;Genesis 1:28;Genesis 1:29;Genesis 1:30;Genesis 1:30;Genesis 2:1;Genesis 2:4;Genesis 2:4;Genesis 2:5;Genesis 2:5