6760. tsala
Strong's Lexicon
tsala: Rib, side

Original Word: צָלַע
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsala`
Pronunciation: tseh-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-lah')
Definition: Rib, side
Meaning: to limp

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to curve

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4125 (pleura): Refers to the side or rib, used in the New Testament in contexts such as John 19:34, where Jesus' side is pierced.

Usage: The Hebrew word "tsala" primarily refers to a "rib" or "side." It is used in the context of the human body, architecture, and construction. In the biblical narrative, it is most famously associated with the creation of Eve from Adam's rib, symbolizing the intimate and equal partnership between man and woman.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the rib was seen as a vital part of the body, protecting the heart and lungs. The biblical account of Eve's creation from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:21-22) highlights the unity and equality intended in the marital relationship. This narrative has been foundational in Judeo-Christian teachings on marriage and gender relations.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to limp
NASB Translation
lame (3), limping (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. [צָלַע] verb limp (Arabic , Aramaic טלע Aph`el); —

Qal Participle צֹלֵעַ עַליְֿרֵכוֺ Genesis 32:32 (J; of Jacob); feminine הַצֹלֵעָה as substantive, of personified Judah as flock [צאֹן] Micah 4:6,7; Zephaniah 3:19.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
halt

A primitive root: probably to curve; used only as denominative from tsela', to limp (as if one-sided) -- halt.

see HEBREW tsela'

Forms and Transliterations
הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה הצלעה צֹלֵ֖עַ צלע haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh haṣṣōlê‘āh hatzTzoleAh ṣō·lê·a‘ ṣōlêa‘ tzoLea
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 32:31
HEB: פְּנוּאֵ֑ל וְה֥וּא צֹלֵ֖עַ עַל־ יְרֵכֽוֹ׃
NAS: Penuel, and he was limping on his thigh.
KJV: rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
INT: Penuel and he was limping on his thigh

Micah 4:6
HEB: יְהוָ֗ה אֹֽסְפָה֙ הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה וְהַנִּדָּחָ֖ה אֲקַבֵּ֑צָה
NAS: I will assemble the lame And gather
KJV: will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather
INT: the LORD will assemble the lame the outcasts and gather

Micah 4:7
HEB: וְשַׂמְתִּ֤י אֶת־ הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ לִשְׁאֵרִ֔ית וְהַנַּהֲלָאָ֖ה
NAS: I will make the lame a remnant
KJV: And I will make her that halted a remnant,
INT: will make the lame A remnant and the outcasts

Zephaniah 3:19
HEB: וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּ֣י אֶת־ הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה וְהַנִּדָּחָה֙ אֲקַבֵּ֔ץ
NAS: I will save the lame And gather
KJV: thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather
INT: I will save the lame the outcast and gather

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6760
4 Occurrences


haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh — 3 Occ.
ṣō·lê·a‘ — 1 Occ.















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