The meaning of “שִׂיחַ”
Understanding sîyach reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. - a contemplation - by implication, an utterance 1) medita...
שִׂיחַ
babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk. - a contemplation - by implication, an utterance 1) meditation, complaint, musing 1a) plaint, complaint 1b) following are dubious 1b1) musing 1b2) anxiety, trouble 1b3) talk
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 1:16 | “Count not thine handmaid for a daughter of Belial: for out of the abundance of my complaint and grief have I spoken hitherto.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| 1 Kings 18:27 | “And it came to pass at noon, that Elijah mocked them, and said, Cry aloud: for he is a god; either he is talking, or he is pursuing, or he is in a journey, or peradventure he sleepeth, and must be awaked.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| 2 Kings 9:11 | “Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| Job 10:1 | “My soul is weary of my life; I will leave my complaint upon myself; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) | |
| Psalms 102:1 | “Hear my prayer, O Lord, and let my cry come unto thee.” Word: שִׂיחַ (sîyach) |
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