Strong's H2226 · Hebrew
זֶרַח
Zerach · /zeh'-rakh/
Definition
Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
KJV: Zarah, Zerah.
Root / derivation: the same as H2225 (זֶרַח);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered זֶרַח across 21 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
21 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis5 verses
And these are the sons of Reuel; Nahath, and Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah: these were the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
Genesis 36:17And these are the sons of Reuel Esau's son; duke Nahath, duke Zerah, duke Shammah, duke Mizzah: these are the dukes that came of Reuel in the land of Edom; these are the sons of Bashemath Esau's wife.
Genesis 36:33And Bela died, and Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
Genesis 38:30And afterward came out his brother, that had the scarlet thread upon his hand: and his name was called Zarah.
Genesis 46:12And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Numbers2 verses
Joshua4 verses
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.
Joshua 7:18And he brought his household man by man; and Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, was taken.
Joshua 7:24And Joshua, and all Israel with him, took Achan the son of Zerah, and the silver, and the garment, and the wedge of gold, and his sons, and his daughters, and his oxen, and his asses, and his sheep, and his tent, and all that he had: and they brought them unto the valley of Achor.
Joshua 22:20Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.
1 Chronicles8 verses
The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah.
1 Chronicles 1:44And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead.
1 Chronicles 2:4And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah were five.
1 Chronicles 2:6And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five of them in all. Zimri: or, Zabdi Dara: or, Darda
1 Chronicles 4:24The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: Nemuel: or, Jemuel Jarib, Zerah: or, Jachin Zohar
1 Chronicles 6:21Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. Joah: or, Ethan.ver.2. Iddo: or, Adaiah.ver.41.
1 Chronicles 6:41The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah,
1 Chronicles 9:6And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety.
2 Chronicles1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H2226 (Zerach) mean?
Zerach, the name of three Israelites, also of an Idumaean and an Ethiopian prince
How many times does H2226 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H2226 (זֶרַח) appears in 21 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Zerah.”
How is Zerach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H2226 is rendered as “Zerah” (20×), “Zarah” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word זֶרַח come from?
the same as H2225 (זֶרַח);