Strong's Lexicon Tsiddim: Siddim Original Word: צִדִּים Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root צָדַד (tsadad), meaning "to hunt" or "to lie in wait." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Tsiddim, as it is a specific Hebrew place name. However, related concepts of valleys or battlefields might be found in Greek terms for similar geographical features or events. Usage: The term "Tsiddim" refers to the Valley of Siddim, a location mentioned in the Old Testament. It is notably associated with the battle of the kings in Genesis 14, where it is described as being full of tar pits. Cultural and Historical Background: The Valley of Siddim is historically significant as the site of a major battle involving several kings, including those of Sodom and Gomorrah. This valley is believed to have been located near the Dead Sea, an area known for its bitumen pits, which are referenced in the biblical narrative. The region's geography and natural resources played a crucial role in the events described in Genesis. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsad Definition a place in Naphtali NASB Translation Ziddim (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִדִּים proper name, of a location in Naphtali, ׳הַצּ Joshua 19:35 (ᵐ5 τῶν Τυρίων). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ziddim Plural of tsad; sides; Tsiddim (with the article), a place in Palestine -- Ziddim. see HEBREW tsad Forms and Transliterations הַצִּדִּ֣ים הצדים haṣ·ṣid·dîm haṣṣiddîm hatztzidDimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 19:35 HEB: וְעָרֵ֖י מִבְצָ֑ר הַצִּדִּ֣ים צֵ֔ר וְחַמַּ֖ת NAS: cities [were] Ziddim, Zer KJV: cities [are] Ziddim, Zer, INT: cities the fortified Ziddim Zer and Hammath 1 Occurrence |
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