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The Hebrew Word
Tazria [תַזְרִיעַ] is a conjugation of a primitive Hebrew root [זָרַע - tzara - Strong's #2232], which means "to sow." Tzara is used 77 times in 73 verses in the Tanakh.
Tzara is the root of another Hebrew word, tzaroa, which means arm or strength [Strong's #2220].
First use in Scripture
The first time tzarah is used in Scripture is in Genesis 1.
Then G-d said, "Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding [bearing] seed, and fruit trees on the earth bearing fruit after their kind with seed in them"; and it was so. (Genesis 1:11)
Last use in Scripture
The last time tzarah is used in Scripture is in Zechariah 10.
"When I scatter [as in sowing] them among the peoples, They will remember Me in far countries, And they with their children will live and come back. (Zechariah 10:9)
Parashah Outline
- Laws of Motherhood - Leviticus 12:1
- The Test of Tzara'at - Leviticus 13:1
Portraits of Messiah
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Other Observations
Commandments In the Parashah
Eight of the traditional 613 commandments are found in this parashah.
- 479- Observe the laws of impurity caused by childbirth- Leviticus 12:2
- 147- To circumcise all males on the eighth day after their birth- Leviticus 12:3
- 395- A woman who gave birth must bring an offering (in the Temple) after she goes to the mikveh- Leviticus 12:6
- 470- Rule the laws of human tzara'at [uncleanness] as prescribed in the Torah- Leviticus 13:12
- 472- The metzora [person who is unclean] must not shave signs of impurity in his hair- Leviticus 13:33
- 477- Carry out the laws of tzara'at of houses- Leviticus 13:34
- 473- The metzora must publicize his condition by tearing his garments, allowing his hair to grow, and covering his lips- Leviticus 13:45
- 476- Carry out the laws of tzara'at of clothing- Leviticus 13:47
Related Verses In the Torah
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Related Verses In the Prophets
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Related Verses In the Writings
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Related Verses In the Apostolic Writings
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Appendix
55 verses that include zara (Strong's #2232)
View the list of verses on BlueLetterBible.com
