Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of צֶלַע

Understanding tselaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

adversity, halt(-ing). - a limping or full (figuratively) 1) limping, stumbling

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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance

צֶלַע

Phonetictseh'-lah
Transliterationtselaʻ
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adversity, halt(-ing). - a limping or full (figuratively) 1) limping, stumbling

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
Psalms 35:15

But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:

Word: צֶלַע (tselaʻ)
Psalms 38:17

For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.

Word: צֶלַע (tselaʻ)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution

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