The meaning of “צָלַח”
Understanding tsâlach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or צָלֵחַ tsâlêach (tsaw-lay'-akh); a primitive root break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitabl...
צָלַח
or צָלֵחַ tsâlêach (tsaw-lay'-akh); a primitive root break out, come (mightily), go over, be good, be meet, be profitable, (cause to, effect, make to, send) prosper(-ity, -ous, -ously). - to push forward, in various senses (literal or figurative, transitive or intransitive) 1) (Qal) to rush 2) to advance, prosper, make progress, succeed, be profitable 2a) (Qal) to prosper 2b) (Hiphil) 2b1) to make prosperous, bring to successful issue, cause to prosper 2b2) to show or experience prosperity, prosper
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 24:56 | “And he said unto them, Hinder me not, seeing the Lord hath prospered my way; send me away that I may go to my master.” Word: צָלַח (tsâlach) | |
| Joshua 1:8 | “This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.” Word: צָלַח (tsâlach) | |
| 2 Samuel 19:17 | “And there were a thousand men of Benjamin with him, and Ziba the servant of the house of Saul, and his fifteen sons and his twenty servants with him; and they went over Jordan before the king.” Word: צָלַח (tsâlach) | |
| Nehemiah 2:20 | “Then answered I them, and said unto them, The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build: but ye have no portion, nor right, nor memorial, in Jerusalem. ” Word: צָלַח (tsâlach) | |
| Isaiah 54:17 | “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord. ” Word: צָלַח (tsâlach) |
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