Strong's Lexicon tsela: Rib, side, chamber Original Word: צְלָא Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to curve or to limp. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4125 πλευρά (pleura) – used in the New Testament to refer to the side or rib, as in John 19:34, where Jesus' side is pierced. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsela" primarily refers to a "rib" or "side." It is used in the context of the human body, architecture, and construction. In the biblical narrative, it is most famously used to describe the rib taken from Adam to create Eve, symbolizing the intimate and equal partnership between man and woman. Additionally, "tsela" is used to describe the sides or chambers of structures, such as the sides of the Ark of the Covenant or the chambers of the temple. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "tsela" as a rib carries significant theological and anthropological implications. The creation of Eve from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:21-22) is foundational for understanding the biblical view of marriage and gender relations. It emphasizes the unity and equality of man and woman, as Eve is created from Adam's side, not from his head or feet, suggesting neither superiority nor inferiority. Architecturally, the use of "tsela" to describe parts of sacred structures underscores the importance of design and order in worship spaces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) a prim. root Definition to pray NASB Translation pray (1), praying (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צְלָא] verb Pa`el pray (originally bow in prayer) (ᵑ7 id., bow, Pa`el pray, so Syriac  and Pa.; Assyrian ƒullû, entreat (apparently not of prayer to gods ZimKAT 3. 610 f.); Arabic  middle of the back,  II. pray, Ethiopic  bow,  pray; Sabean צלות shrine HomChr 125; AA 185); — Participle מְצַלֵּא Daniel 6:11 (absolute); plural מְצַלַּ֫יִן (K§ 47a)) Ezra 6:10 (with ל in behalf of). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance pray (Aramaic) probably corresponding to tsala' in the sense of bowing; pray -- pray. see HEBREW tsala' Forms and Transliterations וּמְצַלֵּ֤א וּמְצַלַּ֕יִן ומצלא ומצלין ū·mə·ṣal·la·yin ū·mə·ṣal·lê ūməṣallayin ūməṣallê umetzalLayin umetzalLeLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 6:10 HEB: לֶאֱלָ֣הּ שְׁמַיָּ֑א וּמְצַלַּ֕יִן לְחַיֵּ֥י מַלְכָּ֖א NAS: of heaven and pray for the life KJV: of heaven, and pray for the life INT: to the God of heaven and pray the life of the king Daniel 6:10 2 Occurrences |
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