Strong's Lexicon tsach: Bright, clear, pure Original Word: צַח Word Origin: Derived from a root that means "to be dazzling" or "to be bright." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence, the Greek word "λαμπρός" (lampros), meaning bright or shining, can be seen as a conceptual parallel in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsach" is used to describe something that is bright, clear, or pure. It often conveys a sense of radiance or clarity, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to the brightness of physical objects, such as the sun or light, as well as the purity or clarity of moral or spiritual qualities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light and brightness were often associated with purity, truth, and the divine presence. The concept of brightness was not only a physical description but also carried significant symbolic meaning. Light was seen as a representation of God's holiness and truth, contrasting with darkness, which symbolized evil and ignorance. The use of "tsach" in the Hebrew Bible reflects this cultural understanding, emphasizing the importance of purity and clarity in one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsachach Definition dazzling, glowing, clear NASB Translation clearly (1), dazzling (2), scorching (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צַח adjective dazzling, glowing, clear; — חֹם צַח Isaiah 18:4 glowing heat; רוּחַ צַח Jeremiah 4:11 glowing wind; דּוֺדִי צַח וְאָדוֺם Songs 5:10 my beloved is dazzling (white) and ruddy (compare Lamentations 4:7); feminine plural לְדַבֵּר צַחוֺת Isaiah 32:4 to speak clear (words), clearly. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance clear, dry, plainly, white From tsachach; dazzling, i.e. Sunny, bright, (figuratively) evident -- clear, dry, plainly, white. see HEBREW tsachach Forms and Transliterations צַ֤ח צַח֙ צָחֽוֹת׃ צח צחות׃ ṣā·ḥō·wṯ ṣaḥ ṣāḥōwṯ tzach tzaChotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 5:10 HEB: דּוֹדִ֥י צַח֙ וְאָד֔וֹם דָּג֖וּל NAS: My beloved is dazzling and ruddy, KJV: My beloved [is] white and ruddy, INT: my beloved is dazzling and ruddy Outstanding Isaiah 18:4 Isaiah 32:4 Jeremiah 4:11 4 Occurrences |
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