זָהָב

Strong’s Definition

gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky

Etymology & Derivation

from an unused root meaning to shimmer;

KJV Usage

gold(-en), fair weather.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.gold
• 2.as precious metal
• 3.as a measure of weight
• 4.of brilliance, splendor (figuratively)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: zâhâb; Pronunciation: zaw-hawb'