The meaning of “צָלָה”
Understanding tsâlâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
roast. - to roast 1) (Qal) to roast
צָלָה
roast. - to roast 1) (Qal) to roast
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:15 | “Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.” Word: צָלָה (tsâlâh) | |
| Isaiah 44:16 | “He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:” Word: צָלָה (tsâlâh) | |
| Isaiah 44:19 | “And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?” Word: צָלָה (tsâlâh) |