Berean Strong's Lexicon tsad: Side, alongside, beside Original Word: צַד Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to sidle off Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4139 (πλησίον, plēsion): Often translated as "neighbor" or "near," indicating proximity or closeness. - G3844 (παρά, para): Meaning "beside" or "alongside," used to denote physical or metaphorical proximity. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsad" primarily denotes the concept of "side" or "beside." It is used to describe physical proximity or position relative to another object or person. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often refers to the side of a structure, a person, or a geographical location. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, spatial orientation was significant, especially in terms of religious and communal life. The concept of "side" could imply support, protection, or partnership. For example, being on someone's side could mean being an ally or companion. The physical layout of ancient Israelite settlements and religious structures often emphasized the importance of sides and positioning, reflecting social and spiritual order. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to tsad Definition side NASB Translation against (1), regard (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צַד noun [masculine] side (very rare in Aramaic; perhaps Hebrew, see Biblical Hebrew id., √ צדד); — construct, with preposition: ׳לְצ עליא Daniel 7:25, i.e. against; מַלְכוּתָא ׳מִצּ Daniel 6:5, i.e. arising from, touching. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance against, concerning (Aramaic) corresponding to tsad; used adverbially (with preposition) at or upon the side of -- against, concerning. see HEBREW tsad Forms and Transliterations לְצַ֤ד לצד מִצַּ֣ד מצד lə·ṣaḏ ləṣaḏ leTzad miṣ·ṣaḏ miṣṣaḏ mitzTzadLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 6:4 HEB: לְהַשְׁכָּחָ֥ה לְדָנִיֵּ֖אל מִצַּ֣ד מַלְכוּתָ֑א וְכָל־ NAS: against Daniel in regard to government affairs; KJV: against Daniel concerning the kingdom; INT: to find Daniel regard to government but Daniel 7:25 2 Occurrences |