Strong’s H6629

צאֹן

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tso'n

Pronunciation

tsone

Definition

Flock, sheep, goats

Meaning

a collective name for, a flock

Usage

The Hebrew word "tson" primarily refers to a flock of small livestock, typically sheep and goats. It is used throughout the Old Testament to describe the animals that were central to the agrarian and pastoral lifestyle of ancient Israel. "Tson" is often used metaphorically to represent the people of Israel, with God as their shepherd.

Bible references

Genesis 4:2;Genesis 4:4;Genesis 12:16;Genesis 13:5;Genesis 20:14;Genesis 21:27;Genesis 21:28;Genesis 24:35;Genesis 26:14;Genesis 27:9;Genesis 29:2;Genesis 29:3;Genesis 29:6;Genesis 29:7;Genesis 29:8;Genesis 29:9;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 29:10;Genesis 30:31;Genesis 30:32;Genesis 30:36;Genesis 30:38;Genesis 30:38;Genesis 30:39;Genesis 30:39