Strong's Lexicon tsemach: Branch, Sprout, Shoot Original Word: צֶמַח Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צָמַח (tsamach), meaning "to sprout" or "to spring forth." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Greek 2814 (κλάδος, klados): Often translated as "branch" in the New Testament, used in similar metaphorical contexts. - Strong's Greek 5453 (φύω, phuo): Meaning "to bring forth" or "to produce," related to growth imagery. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsemach" primarily refers to a sprout or shoot, often used metaphorically to denote growth, new beginnings, or a future hope. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to symbolize the coming of the Messiah, who is depicted as a righteous branch that will sprout from the line of David, bringing justice and salvation. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of life, and the imagery of plants and growth was commonly used to convey spiritual truths. The concept of a "branch" or "shoot" emerging from a tree or plant was a powerful symbol of life, renewal, and divine promise. This imagery is deeply rooted in the prophetic literature of the Old Testament, where it is used to describe the anticipated Messiah who would restore Israel and establish God's kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsamach Definition a sprout, growth NASB Translation Branch (5), growth (1), heads (1), plants (1), sprouting (1), sprouts (1), what grew (1), where it grew (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֶ֫מַח noun masculineJeremiah 23:5 sprout, growth; — absolute ׳צ Hosea 8:7 +, צֶ֑מַח Zechariah 3:8; construct צֶ֫מַח Genesis 19:25+; suffix צִמְחָהּ Ezekiel 17:9 +; — 1 collective sprouting, growth, הָאֲדָמָה ׳צ Genesis 19:25 (J), הַשָּׂדֶה ׳צ Ezekiel 16:7 (simile), compare Isaiah 61:11; Psalm 65:11; so יהוה ׳צ Isaiah 4:2, ׳צ absolute Hosea 8:7; growth (= foliage) of vine, ׳טַרְמֵּי צ Ezekiel 17:9. 2 process of growth, of vine, עֲרֻגֹת צִמְתָהּ Ezekiel 17:10 = the beds where it grew. 3 future ruler, under figure of sprout from Davidic tree (compare Psalm 132:17) וַהֲקִמֹתִי צַדִּיק ׳לְדָוִר צ Jeremiah 23:5 a righteous sprout, shoot, = צְדָקָה ׳אַצְמִיחַ לְדָוִד צ Jeremiah 33:15; hence (as proper name) ׳עַבְדִּי צ Zechariah 3:8, of Zerubbabel שְׁמוֺ ׳אִישׁ צ Zechariah 6:12. צַמִּים see צמם. צְמִיתֻת see צמת. below, צמם (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance branch, bud, that which where grew upon, springing From tsamach; a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative -- branch, bud, that which (where) grew (upon), spring(-ing). see HEBREW tsamach Forms and Transliterations וְצֶ֖מַח וצמח כְּצֶ֤מַח כצמח צִמְחָ֔הּ צִמְחָ֖הּ צִמְחָ֥הּ צִמְחָהּ֙ צֶ֚מַח צֶ֣מַח צֶ֤מַח צֶֽמַח׃ צמח צמח׃ צמחה kə·ṣe·maḥ kəṣemaḥ keTzemach ṣe·maḥ ṣemaḥ ṣim·ḥāh ṣimḥāh Tzemach tzimChah veTzemach wə·ṣe·maḥ wəṣemaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 19:25 HEB: יֹשְׁבֵ֣י הֶעָרִ֔ים וְצֶ֖מַח הָאֲדָמָֽה׃ NAS: of the cities, and what grew on the ground. KJV: of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground. INT: the inhabitants of the cities and what the ground Psalm 65:10 Isaiah 4:2 Isaiah 61:11 Jeremiah 23:5 Jeremiah 33:15 Ezekiel 16:7 Ezekiel 17:9 Ezekiel 17:10 Hosea 8:7 Zechariah 3:8 Zechariah 6:12 12 Occurrences |
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draw together, or 
bandage (a wound),be compact; Late Hebrew צִמְצֵם press; ᵑ7Jer Palpel, Ithpalpel veil (? denominative)). 
