Strong's Lexicon tsanam: To pierce, to prick Original Word: צָנַם Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsanam," the concept of piercing can be related to Greek terms such as "κεντέω" (kenteo - to prick or pierce) found in Revelation 1:7, which speaks of those who pierced Christ. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsanam" primarily means to pierce or prick. It is used in contexts that imply a physical action of piercing or pricking, often with a connotation of causing pain or discomfort. This term can be metaphorically extended to describe actions or situations that cause emotional or spiritual distress. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, piercing was a common practice, whether for practical purposes, such as piercing the ear of a servant to signify lifelong service (Exodus 21:6), or for decorative purposes, such as wearing earrings or nose rings. The act of piercing could also symbolize deeper spiritual truths, such as the piercing of the heart in repentance or conviction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to dry up, harden NASB Translation withered (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָנַם] verb dry up, harden (compare Aramaic צוּנָּמָא, , stone); — Qal Passive participle feminine plural צְנֻמוֺת Genesis 41:23 (E) of ears of grain. I. צנן (√ of following; meaning obscure). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance withered A primitive root; to blast or shrink -- withered. Forms and Transliterations צְנֻמ֥וֹת צנמות ṣə·nu·mō·wṯ ṣənumōwṯ tzenuMotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 41:23 HEB: שֶׁ֣בַע שִׁבֳּלִ֔ים צְנֻמ֥וֹת דַּקּ֖וֹת שְׁדֻפ֣וֹת NAS: ears, withered, thin, KJV: ears, withered, thin, INT: seven ears withered thin scorched 1 Occurrence |
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