Lexicon tsediyyah: Righteousness, Justice Original Word: צְדִיָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance lying in wait From tsadah; design (compare tsda') -- lying in wait. see HEBREW tsadah see HEBREW tsda' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsadah Definition a lying-in-wait NASB Translation lying in wait (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְדִיָּה noun feminine lying-in-wait; — ׳(ב)צ Numbers 35:20,22 i.e. with malicious intent (P). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root צָדָה (tsadah), which means "to lie in wait" or "to ambush."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1749 • ἐνέδρα (enedra): This Greek term also means "ambush" or "lying in wait," and it is used in the New Testament to describe similar acts of deceit and surprise attacks. Usage: The word צְדִיָּה is used in the context of describing an act of ambush or deceitful waiting, often with the intent to harm or capture someone by surprise. Context: The Hebrew term צְדִיָּה (Tzidiyah) appears in the context of describing actions that involve deceit and strategic planning to catch someone off guard. This term is rooted in the concept of ambush, which is a common tactic in ancient warfare and hunting. The act of lying in wait is often associated with negative connotations, as it involves deception and the intent to harm. In the biblical narrative, such actions are typically condemned as they go against the principles of justice and righteousness. The use of צְדִיָּה highlights the moral and ethical considerations surrounding deceitful practices and the importance of integrity in human interactions. Forms and Transliterations בִּצְדִיָּ֖ה בצדיה צְדִיָּֽה׃ צדיה׃ biṣ·ḏî·yāh biṣḏîyāh bitzdiYah ṣə·ḏî·yāh ṣəḏîyāh tzediYahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 35:20 HEB: הִשְׁלִ֥יךְ עָלָ֛יו בִּצְדִיָּ֖ה וַיָּמֹֽת׃ NAS: threw something at him lying in wait and [as a result] he died, KJV: or hurl at him by laying of wait, that he die; INT: threw and lying died Numbers 35:22 2 Occurrences |