Berean Strong's Lexicon zalzal: Twig, branch, or shoot Original Word: זַלְזַל Word Origin: Derived from a root verb זָלַל (zalal), meaning "to shake" or "to tremble." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - The Greek equivalent might be found in words like ἄμπελος (ampelos), meaning "vine," or κλάδος (klados), meaning "branch." Usage: The term "zalzal" is used to describe a small branch or shoot of a tree, often symbolizing new growth or vitality. In a metaphorical sense, it can represent renewal or the beginning of something new. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of life, and the imagery of trees and branches was commonly used in Hebrew literature and scripture to convey ideas of growth, prosperity, and divine blessing. The concept of a "shoot" or "branch" is often associated with messianic prophecies, symbolizing hope and restoration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zalal Definition ten-drils NASB Translation sprigs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זַלְזַל] noun [masculine] (quivering) tendrils; — only plural tendrils of vine הַזַּלְזַלִּים Isaiah 18:5 ("" הַנְּטִישׁוֺת), in figure of Yahweh's destroying the Assyrians. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sprig By reduplication from zalal; tremulous, i.e. A twig -- sprig. see HEBREW zalal Forms and Transliterations הַזַּלְזַלִּים֙ הזלזלים haz·zal·zal·lîm hazzalzalLim hazzalzallîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 18:5 HEB: נִצָּ֑ה וְכָרַ֤ת הַזַּלְזַלִּים֙ בַּמַּזְמֵר֔וֹת וְאֶת־ NAS: Then He will cut off the sprigs with pruning knives KJV: he shall both cut off the sprigs with pruning hooks, INT: and the flower will cut the sprigs pruning the spreading 1 Occurrence |