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The meaning of צֶלְצַח

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

Definition

Zelzah. - § Zelzah = "shadow" - Tseltsach, a place in Palestine 1) a place on the boundary of Benjamin, close to Rachel'...

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צֶלְצַח

Phonetictsel-tsakh'
TransliterationTseltsach
Grammar Code
N:N--L
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Zelzah. - § Zelzah = "shadow" - Tseltsach, a place in Palestine 1) a place on the boundary of Benjamin, close to Rachel's tomb, 5 miles (8 km) southwest of Jerusalem

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

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ReferenceText
1 Samuel 10:2

When thou art departed from me to day, then thou shalt find two men by Rachel’s sepulchre in the border of Benjamin at Zelzah; and they will say unto thee, The asses which thou wentest to seek are found: and, lo, thy father hath left the care of the asses, and sorroweth for you, saying, What shall I do for my son?

Word: צֶלְצַח (Tseltsach)

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1 Samuel
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