Strong's Lexicon siach: Meditation, complaint, talk, communication Original Word: שִׂיחַ Word Origin: From the root verb שִׂיחַ (siach), which means to muse, meditate, or speak. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "siach," the concept of meditation and thoughtful reflection can be related to Greek words such as μελετάω (meletao - G3191), which means to care for, attend to, or practice, often used in the context of meditative thought or study. Usage: The Hebrew word "siach" primarily refers to the act of meditating or musing, often in a reflective or contemplative manner. It can also denote a form of communication, whether it be a complaint, a conversation, or a thoughtful discourse. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, "siach" is used to describe both internal reflection and external expression, often in relation to one's thoughts or prayers directed towards God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, meditation was not merely a silent or passive activity but involved active engagement with one's thoughts and emotions, often expressed through spoken words or prayers. The practice of meditation was integral to spiritual life, serving as a means to connect with God, seek wisdom, and express one's innermost feelings. The Psalms, in particular, reflect this tradition of using "siach" as a way to articulate personal struggles, joys, and reflections before God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a bush, shrub, plant NASB Translation bushes (3), shrub (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׂיחַ noun [masculine] bush, shrub, plant; — ׳שׂ absolute collective Job 30:4, construct הַשָּׂדֶךְ ׳שׂ Genesis 2:5 (J); plural שִׂיחִים Job 30:7, אַחַד הַשִּׂיחִם Genesis 21:15 (E). I, II. שִׂים, שִׂימָה etc., see I, II. שׂום. שֵׂךְ, שֻׂכָּה see IV. שׂכד. שׂךְ see II. שׂכד. שׂכה (√ of following; Late Hebrew סָכָה look out, Aramaic סְכָא look out, hope, סַכְוָאָה watchman, סָכוּתָא (for Hebrew מִצְמָּה) outlook-point; Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bush, plant, shrub From siyach; a shoot (as if uttered or put forth), i.e. (generally) shrubbery -- bush, plant, shrub. see HEBREW siyach Forms and Transliterations הַשִּׂיחִֽם׃ השיחם׃ שִׂ֑יחַ שִׂ֣יחַ שִׂיחִ֥ים שיח שיחים haś·śî·ḥim hassiChim haśśîḥim śî·aḥ śî·ḥîm Siach śîaḥ siChim śîḥîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 2:5 HEB: וְכֹ֣ל ׀ שִׂ֣יחַ הַשָּׂדֶ֗ה טֶ֚רֶם NAS: Now no shrub of the field was yet KJV: And every plant of the field before INT: and every plant of the field was yet Genesis 21:15 Job 30:4 Job 30:7 4 Occurrences |
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Pa`el hope for; Arabic 
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lamp-niche, Ethiopic 
window). 
