The meaning of “צִלָּה”
Understanding Tsillâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
feminine of צֵל Zillah. - § Zillah = "shade" - Tsillah, an antediluvian woman 1) the 2nd wife of Lamech and mother of Tu...
צִלָּה
feminine of צֵל Zillah. - § Zillah = "shade" - Tsillah, an antediluvian woman 1) the 2nd wife of Lamech and mother of Tubal-cain, an instructor of every craftsman in bronze and iron
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:19 | “And Lamech took unto him two wives: the name of the one was Adah, and the name of the other Zillah.” Word: צִלָּה (Tsillâh) | |
| Genesis 4:22 | “And Zillah, she also bare Tubal–cain, an instructer of every artificer in brass and iron: and the sister of Tubal–cain was Naamah.” Word: צִלָּה (Tsillâh) | |
| Genesis 4:23 | “And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.” Word: צִלָּה (Tsillâh) |