Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “צִרְעָה”
Understanding tsirʻâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
hornet. - a wasp (as stinging) 1) hornets
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צִרְעָה
Phonetictsir-aw'
Transliterationtsirʻâh
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
hornet. - a wasp (as stinging) 1) hornets
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 23:28 | “And I will send hornets before thee, which shall drive out the Hivite, the Canaanite, and the Hittite, from before thee.” Word: צִרְעָה (tsirʻâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 7:20 | “Moreover the Lord thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.” Word: צִרְעָה (tsirʻâh) | |
| Joshua 24:12 | “And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.” Word: צִרְעָה (tsirʻâh) |