Strong’s H5638

סְתָו

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

cthav

Pronunciation

seh-THAV

Definition

Winter

Meaning

winter

Usage

The term "sethav" refers to the winter season in the Hebrew calendar. It is used to denote the time of year characterized by colder weather and, in the context of ancient Israel, the rainy season. This period was crucial for agricultural societies, as it provided the necessary rainfall for crops to grow.

Bible references

Songs 2:11