Strong's Lexicon tsala: Rib, side Original Word: צָלַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to curve Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4125 (pleura): Refers to the side or rib, used in the New Testament in contexts such as John 19:34, where Jesus' side is pierced. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsala" 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 associated with the creation of Eve from Adam's rib, symbolizing the intimate and equal partnership between man and woman. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the rib was seen as a vital part of the body, protecting the heart and lungs. The biblical account of Eve's creation from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:21-22) highlights the unity and equality intended in the marital relationship. This narrative has been foundational in Judeo-Christian teachings on marriage and gender relations. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to limp NASB Translation lame (3), limping (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. [צָלַע] verb limp (Arabic  , Aramaic טלע Aph`el); — Qal Participle צֹלֵעַ עַליְֿרֵכוֺ Genesis 32:32 (J; of Jacob); feminine הַצֹלֵעָה as substantive, of personified Judah as flock [צאֹן] Micah 4:6,7; Zephaniah 3:19. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance halt A primitive root: probably to curve; used only as denominative from tsela', to limp (as if one-sided) -- halt. see HEBREW tsela' Forms and Transliterations הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה הצלעה צֹלֵ֖עַ צלע haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh haṣṣōlê‘āh hatzTzoleAh ṣō·lê·a‘ ṣōlêa‘ tzoLeaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 32:31 HEB: פְּנוּאֵ֑ל וְה֥וּא צֹלֵ֖עַ עַל־ יְרֵכֽוֹ׃ NAS: Penuel, and he was limping on his thigh. KJV: rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh. INT: Penuel and he was limping on his thigh Micah 4:6 Micah 4:7 Zephaniah 3:19 4 Occurrences |
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