Strong’s H6106

עֶצֶם

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

`etsem

Pronunciation

EH-tsem

Definition

Bone, essence, substance, selfsame

Meaning

a bone, the body, the substance, selfsame

Usage

The Hebrew word "etsem" primarily refers to "bone," the structural component of the body. It is used both literally and metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible. Literally, it denotes the physical bones of humans and animals. Metaphorically, it can signify strength, essence, or the very substance of something, reflecting the idea of foundational or essential elements.

Bible references

Genesis 2:23;Genesis 2:23;Genesis 7:13;Genesis 17:23;Genesis 17:26;Genesis 29:14;Genesis 50:25;Exodus 12:17;Exodus 12:41;Exodus 12:46;Exodus 12:51;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 13:19;Exodus 24:10;Leviticus 23:14;Leviticus 23:21;Leviticus 23:28;Leviticus 23:29;Leviticus 23:30;Numbers 9:12;Numbers 19:16;Numbers 19:18;Numbers 24:8;Deuteronomy 32:48;Joshua 5:11