Strong's Lexicon tsabah: Army, host, service, warfare Original Word: צָבָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צָבָא (tsabah), meaning "to wage war" or "to serve." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4756 στρατιά (stratia): Often used in the New Testament to refer to a host or army, particularly in a celestial context, such as the "heavenly host" in Luke 2:13. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsabah" primarily refers to an organized group of soldiers or a host prepared for battle. It can also denote the concept of service or duty, particularly in a military context. In a broader sense, it is used to describe the celestial bodies as the "host of heaven," indicating their ordered and purposeful arrangement. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "tsabah" was integral to the nation's identity and survival. The Israelites often found themselves in conflict with surrounding nations, necessitating a well-organized military force. The term also reflects the broader ancient Near Eastern understanding of cosmic order, where celestial bodies were seen as a divine army under God's command. The service of the Levites in the tabernacle is also described using this term, highlighting the sacred duty aspect of "tsabah." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to swell, swell up NASB Translation swell (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [צָבָה] verb swell, swell up (Late Hebrew id.); — Qal Perfect3feminine singular consecutive וְצָֽבְתָה Numbers 5:27; apparently Hiph`il Infinitive construct לַצְבּוֺת Numbers 5:22, < read Qal לִצְבּוֺת Di Ol§ 78 c Sta§ 114 a, 2; both of adulteress' belly. — צֹבֶיהָ Isaiah 29:7 see צבא. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fight swell A primitive root; to amass, i.e. Grow turgid; specifically, to array an army against -- fight swell. Forms and Transliterations וְצָבְתָ֣ה וצבתה לַצְבּ֥וֹת לצבות צָבָֽה׃ צבה׃ laṣ·bō·wṯ laṣbōwṯ latzBot ṣā·ḇāh ṣāḇāh tzaVah vetzaveTah wə·ṣā·ḇə·ṯāh wəṣāḇəṯāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 5:21 HEB: וְאֶת־ בִּטְנֵ֖ךְ צָבָֽה׃ INT: waste and your abdomen fight swell Numbers 5:22 Numbers 5:27 3 Occurrences |
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