The meaning of “צַיִד”
Understanding tsayid reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] catcheth, food, [idiom] hunter, (that which he took in) hunting, venison, victuals. - the chase - also game (thu...
צַיִד
[idiom] catcheth, food, [idiom] hunter, (that which he took in) hunting, venison, victuals. - the chase - also game (thus taken) - (generally) lunch (especially for a journey) 1) hunting, game 1a) hunting 1b) game hunted 2) provision, food 2a) provision, food, food-supply
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:7 | “Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the Lord before my death.” Word: צַיִד (tsayid) | |
| Leviticus 17:13 | “And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.” Word: צַיִד (tsayid) | |
| Joshua 9:14 | “And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the Lord.” Word: צַיִד (tsayid) | |
| Nehemiah 13:15 | “In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.” Word: צַיִד (tsayid) | |
| Job 38:41 | “Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. ” Word: צַיִד (tsayid) |