Strong's Lexicon tsarach: To cry out, to shout Original Word: צָרַח Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar expressions of crying out is "κραζω" (Strong's Greek 2896), which also means to cry out or shout. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsarach" primarily means to cry out or to shout, often in a loud or urgent manner. It conveys a sense of desperation or intense emotion, typically in the context of seeking help or expressing distress. This term is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal and metaphorical cries, whether from individuals or groups. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, crying out was a common expression of deep emotion, whether in times of distress, worship, or communal gatherings. The act of crying out to God was seen as a demonstration of faith and reliance on divine intervention. In a historical context, such cries were often associated with moments of national crisis, personal anguish, or fervent prayer. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to cry, roar NASB Translation cries (1), raise a war cry (1), war cry (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. צָרַח verb cry, roar (Late Hebrew id., cry (of raven); Assyrian ƒarâ—u, cry aloud, Arabic  Ethiopic  ᵑ7 צְרַח Aph`el (of bear), Syriac  especially Aph`el and derivatives ); — Qal Participle active מַר צֹרֵחַ שָׁם גִּבּוֺר Zephaniah 1:14 bitterly roareth there a hero, but abrupt in context and improbable; Gr (in part after ᵐ5) conjectures יִצְרַח כַּגִּבּוֺר ׳קוֺל י (compare Hiph`il). Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine singular יַצְרִיחַ Isaiah 42:13 utter a roar (of ׳י, going to battle; "" יָרִיעַ). II. צרח (√ of following; compare Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance cry, roar A primitive root; to be clear (in tone, i.e. Shrill), i.e. To whoop -- cry, roar. Forms and Transliterations יַצְרִ֔יחַ יצריח צֹרֵ֖חַ צרח ṣō·rê·aḥ ṣōrêaḥ tzoReach yaṣ·rî·aḥ yaṣrîaḥ yatzRiachLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 42:13 HEB: יָרִ֙יעַ֙ אַף־ יַצְרִ֔יחַ עַל־ אֹיְבָ֖יו NAS: yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail KJV: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail INT: will utter yes will raise against his enemies Zephaniah 1:14 2 Occurrences |
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sepulchral chamber (with niches for bodies); Nabataean צריחה (compare Nö in EutNab. Inschr. 55 DrSm. 76)). 
