זְרוֹעַ

Strong’s Definition

the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force

Etymology & Derivation

or (shortened) זְרֹעַ; and (feminine) זְרוֹעָה; or זְרֹעָה; from H2232 (זָרַע);

KJV Usage

arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength.

Detailed Definition

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

• 1.arm, forearm, shoulder, strength
• 2.arm
• 3.arm (as symbol of strength)
• 4.forces (political and military)
• 5.shoulder (of animal sacrificed)

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: zᵉrôwaʻ; Pronunciation: zer-o'-ah