The Meaning Behind the Zeroa (Shankbone): Short insights to make your Passover experience more meaningful
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Meaning of word Zeroa Though you are correct that Zayroa is derived from seed (Zera in Hebrew), yet the word Zeroa or Z'roah means "Arm" referring to the verse in Exodus 6:6 "I will redeem you with an outstretched arm..."