Strong's Lexicon tsicheh: Dryness, drought Original Word: צִחֶה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחַח (tsachach), which means "to be dry" or "to be parched." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsicheh," the concept of dryness or drought can be related to Greek terms such as ξηρασία (xerasia), meaning "dryness" or "aridity," found in contexts discussing spiritual or physical barrenness. Usage: The term "tsicheh" is used to describe a state of dryness or drought, often in a physical sense relating to the land or environment. It conveys a lack of water, which is essential for life and sustenance. In a broader sense, it can also symbolize spiritual barrenness or desolation. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, water was a precious resource, and its scarcity could lead to severe consequences for agriculture, livestock, and human survival. Droughts were often seen as a sign of divine displeasure or judgment. The Israelites, living in a land dependent on seasonal rains, understood the critical importance of water and the devastating impact of its absence. This cultural context underscores the significance of "tsicheh" as a metaphor for spiritual dryness and the need for divine intervention and blessing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition parched NASB Translation parched (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צִחֶה] adjective intensive parched (compare Ges§ 84 b c); — construct צִחֵה צָמָא Isaiah 5:13 parched with thirst. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance dried up From an unused root meaning to glow; parched -- dried up. Forms and Transliterations צִחֵ֥ה צחה ṣi·ḥêh ṣiḥêh tziChehLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 5:13 HEB: רָעָ֔ב וַהֲמוֹנ֖וֹ צִחֵ֥ה צָמָֽא׃ NAS: And their multitude is parched with thirst. KJV: and their multitude dried up with thirst. INT: are famished and their multitude is parched thirst |
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