Strong's Lexicon tseriach: Shout, cry, outcry Original Word: צְרִיחַ Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַח (tsarach), meaning "to cry out" or "to shout." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar expressions is κραυγή (krauge), which also means a loud cry or shout. This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Matthew 25:6, "At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’" (BSB). Usage: The term "tseriach" is used to denote a loud cry or shout, often in the context of distress, alarm, or a call for help. It can also be used to describe a proclamation or a loud announcement. The word captures the intensity and urgency of the situation, reflecting a deep emotional response. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, vocal expressions such as cries and shouts were common in both religious and secular contexts. They were used in worship, battle, and public announcements. The act of crying out was often seen as a way to express one's deepest emotions, whether in prayer, lamentation, or celebration. The communal nature of ancient Israelite society meant that such cries were often heard and responded to by the community or by God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition perhaps excavation, underground chamber NASB Translation cellars (1), inner chamber (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs צְרִיחַ noun [masculine] perhaps excavation, underground chamber; — ׳צ absolute Judges 9:49, construct Judges 9:46; plural צְרִחִים 1 Samuel 13:6; — used as hiding-places 1 Samuel 13:6 (+ מְעָרוֺת, חֲוָחִים, סְלָעִים, בֹּרוֺת); as refuge Judges 9:46 (where connected with shrine), Judges 9:49 (Vrss stronghold; on uncertainty of meaning see GFM). צֹרִי see I. צֹר. צֳרִי, צְרִי, צְרֻיָה see צרה. above, צרך (√ of following; Late Hebrew צָרַךְ have need of; Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance high place, hold From tsarach in the sense of clearness of vision; a citadel -- high place, hold. see HEBREW tsarach Forms and Transliterations הַצְּרִ֔יחַ הַצְּרִ֖יחַ הצריח וּבַצְּרִחִ֖ים ובצרחים צְרִ֔יחַ צריח haṣ·ṣə·rî·aḥ haṣṣərîaḥ hatztzeRiach ṣə·rî·aḥ ṣərîaḥ tzeRiach ū·ḇaṣ·ṣə·ri·ḥîm ūḇaṣṣəriḥîm uvatztzeriChimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 9:46 HEB: וַיָּבֹ֣אוּ אֶל־ צְרִ֔יחַ בֵּ֖ית אֵ֥ל NAS: of [it], they entered the inner chamber of the temple KJV: [that], they entered into an hold of the house INT: entered about the inner of the temple of the god Judges 9:49 Judges 9:49 1 Samuel 13:6 4 Occurrences |
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be needy, so Aramaic צְרַךְ, 
(צ, 
= 
!); Christian-Palestinian Aramaic 
χρεία). 
