Zeroah
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Zeroah is a noun meaning Alternative spelling of zeroa.
Meaning
Alternative spelling of zeroa.
Example Sentences
It is preferable that the zeroah (roasted bone) and the beitzah (roasted egg) which are placed on the Seder plate (k'arah) be prepared before Shabbos.
The seder table is laid out with special requirements. There is the seder plate on which is found foods through which the redemption story can be told. There is the zeroah, a shank bone of a lamb.
The zeroah represents the Paschal sacrifice and the reason the shank or foreleg is used is to commemorate the verse "And with a strong hand and an outstretched arm did the L-rd your G-d bring you out..." (Devarim 7:19).
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