The meaning of “צֶמַח”
Understanding tsemach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
branch, bud, that which (where) grew (upon), spring(-ing). - a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative 1) sprou...
צֶמַח
branch, bud, that which (where) grew (upon), spring(-ing). - a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative 1) sprout, growth, branch 1a) sprouting, growth, sprout 1b) growth (of process) 1c) sprout, shoot (of Messiah from Davidic tree)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 19:25 | “And he overthrew those cities, and all the plain, and all the inhabitants of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.” Word: צֶמַח (tsemach) | |
| Psalms 65:10 | “Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof.” Word: צֶמַח (tsemach) | |
| Isaiah 61:11 | “For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations. ” Word: צֶמַח (tsemach) | |
| Jeremiah 33:15 | “In those days, and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness to grow up unto David; and he shall execute judgment and righteousness in the land.” Word: צֶמַח (tsemach) | |
| Ezekiel 17:9 | “Say thou, Thus saith the Lord God; Shall it prosper? shall he not pull up the roots thereof, and cut off the fruit thereof, that it wither? it shall wither in all the leaves of her spring, even without great power or many people to pluck it up by the roots thereof.” Word: צֶמַח (tsemach) |
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