Strong's Lexicon tsimmaon: Thirst Original Word: צִמָּאוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root צָמֵא (tsame), meaning "to thirst." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1372 (διψάω, dipsaō) - to thirst - G1373 (δίψος, dipsos) - thirst Usage: The Hebrew word "tsimmaon" primarily denotes a physical state of thirst, a deep craving for water. It is often used metaphorically in the Scriptures to describe a spiritual longing or desire for God, His presence, or His righteousness. This term captures both the physical necessity and the spiritual yearning that parallels the human need for water. Cultural and Historical Background: In the arid climate of the ancient Near East, water was a precious and often scarce resource. Thirst was a common and pressing concern, making it a powerful metaphor for spiritual longing. The Israelites, who experienced the harsh conditions of the wilderness, would have understood the desperation and urgency associated with thirst. This cultural context enriches the metaphorical use of "tsimmaon" in the Scriptures, where it often symbolizes a deep, existential need for God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsame Definition thirsty ground NASB Translation thirsty ground (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִמָּאוֺן noun [masculine] thirsty ground; — absolute ׳צ Deuteronomy 8:15; Isaiah 35:7; Psalm 107:33. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drought, dry ground, thirsty land From tsame'; a thirsty place, i.e. Desert -- drought, dry ground, thirsty land. see HEBREW tsame' Forms and Transliterations וְצִמָּא֖וֹן וצמאון לְצִמָּאֽוֹן׃ לצמאון׃ lə·ṣim·mā·’ō·wn ləṣimmā’ōwn letzimmaon vetzimmaon wə·ṣim·mā·’ō·wn wəṣimmā’ōwnLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Deuteronomy 8:15 HEB: שָׂרָף֙ וְעַקְרָ֔ב וְצִמָּא֖וֹן אֲשֶׁ֣ר אֵֽין־ NAS: and scorpions and thirsty ground where KJV: and scorpions, and drought, where [there was] no water; INT: fiery and scorpions and thirsty where there Psalm 107:33 Isaiah 35:7 3 Occurrences |
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