Strong's Lexicon tsela: Rib, side, chamber Original Word: צֶלַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to curve or to limp. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4125 (pleura): Refers to the side or rib, used in the New Testament to describe the side of Jesus pierced by the spear (John 19:34). 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) underscores the unity and equality intended in the marital relationship. Architecturally, the use of "tsela" to describe parts of sacred structures highlights the importance of design and function in worship spaces, reflecting the order and beauty of God's creation. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsala Definition limping, stumbling NASB Translation fall (2), stumbling (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֶ֫לַע noun [masculine] limping, stumbling; — figurative of calamity, absolute ׳לְצ Psalm 38:18 I am ready (נָכוֺן) for stumbling (and falling); suffix בְּצַלְעִי Psalm 35:15 at my stumbliing; ׳שֹׁמְרֵי צ Jeremiah 20:10 watchers of my stumbling; אֵיד נָכוֺן לְצַלְעוֺ Job 18:12 ruin is ready for his stumbling. - See also צֵלָע construct Strong's Exhaustive Concordance adversity, halting From tsala'; a limping or full (figuratively) -- adversity, halt(-ing). see HEBREW tsala' Forms and Transliterations וּבְצַלְעִי֮ ובצלעי לְצֶ֣לַע לצלע צַלְעִ֑י צלעי lə·ṣe·la‘ ləṣela‘ leTzela ṣal‘î ṣal·‘î tzalI ū·ḇə·ṣal·‘î ūḇəṣal‘î uvetzalILinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 35:15 HEB: וּבְצַלְעִי֮ שָׂמְח֪וּ וְֽנֶאֱ֫סָ֥פוּ NAS: But at my stumbling they rejoiced KJV: But in mine adversity they rejoiced, INT: my stumbling rejoiced and gathered Psalm 38:17 Jeremiah 20:10 3 Occurrences |
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