The meaning of “שִׂיחַ”
Understanding sîyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). - to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with ...
שִׂיחַ
commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). - to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter 1) to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to complain 1a2) to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder 1a3) to talk, sing, speak 1b) (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 5:10 | “Speak, ye that ride on white asses, ye that sit in judgment, and walk by the way.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:9 | “Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| Job 12:8 | “Or speak to the earth, and it shall teach thee: and the fishes of the sea shall declare unto thee.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| Psalms 119:23 | “Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| Proverbs 6:22 | “When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) |
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