אֶרֶץ (ʾEreṣ): The Earth Is the LORD’s (Psalm 24:1) | Biblical Studies Press
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These sources provide an exhaustive linguistic and theological analysis of the Hebrew noun ʾereṣ, which appears over 2,500 times in the Old Testament. The term is primarily defined by its cosmological and geographical dimensions, referring to the entire world, specific territories, or the physical ground. Scholars highlight its etymological roots across various Semitic languages, such as Akkadian and Arabic, while tracing its use from creation narratives to the concept of the Promised Land. Beyond physical space, the word takes on figurative meanings, representing the…
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