The meaning of “צָעַק”
Understanding tsâʻaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
[idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). - to shriek - (by implication) to proclaim (an ass...
צָעַק
[idiom] at all, call together, cry (out), gather (selves) (together). - to shriek - (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly) 1) to cry, cry out, call, cry for help 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to cry, cry out (for help) 1a2) to cry, cry out (in distress or need) 1a3) to make outcry, clamour 1b) (Niphal) to be summoned 1c) (Piel) to cry aloud (in grief) 1d) (Hiphil) to call together
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 27:34 | “And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.” Word: צָעַק (tsâʻaq) | |
| Deuteronomy 22:27 | “For he found her in the field, and the betrothed damsel cried, and there was none to save her.” Word: צָעַק (tsâʻaq) | |
| 1 Samuel 13:4 | “And all Israel heard say that Saul had smitten a garrison of the Philistines, and that Israel also was had in abomination with the Philistines. And the people were called together after Saul to Gilgal.” Word: צָעַק (tsâʻaq) | |
| 2 Chronicles 13:14 | “And when Judah looked back, behold, the battle was before and behind: and they cried unto the Lord, and the priests sounded with the trumpets.” Word: צָעַק (tsâʻaq) | |
| Psalms 88:1 | “O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:” Word: צָעַק (tsâʻaq) |
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