Strong's Lexicon seach: Bush, shrub Original Word: שֵׂחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root שִׂיחַ (siach), which means to meditate, muse, or speak. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "seach" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew term for a type of plant. However, Greek words related to vegetation, such as "δένδρον" (dendron, tree) or "θάμνος" (thamnos, bush), might be used in similar contexts in the Septuagint or New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "שֵׂחַ" (seach) refers to a type of plant, specifically a bush or shrub. It is used in the context of describing vegetation, often in arid or wilderness areas. The term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but it carries the connotation of a smaller, less significant plant compared to trees. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, vegetation was a critical part of the landscape, often symbolizing life and sustenance in a predominantly arid region. Bushes and shrubs, like the "seach," were common in wilderness areas and could provide shelter and resources for travelers and nomadic peoples. Understanding the types of vegetation mentioned in the Bible helps provide insight into the environmental conditions and daily life of biblical times. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as siach Definition a thought NASB Translation thoughts (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שֵׁךְַ] noun [masculine] thought; — suffix מַנִּיד לָאָדָם מַהֿ שֵּׂחוֺ Amos 4:13; read probably שִׂחוֺ (against BaNB 79, 80) unless otherwise corrupt. II. שׂיח (√ of following; compare perhaps Assyrian šâ—u, grow, grow up (of trees), ši—tu, apparently a shoot, sprout; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Punic שח; Syriac Strong's Exhaustive Concordance meditationFor siyach; communion, i.e. (reflexively) meditation -- thought. see HEBREW siyach Forms and Transliterations שֵּׂח֔וֹ שחו śê·ḥōw seCho śêḥōwLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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