◄ 2222. zarziph ►
Strong's Lexicon zarziph: Drizzle, light rain Original Word: זַרְזִיף Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zarziyph Pronunciation: zar-ZEEF Phonetic Spelling: (zar-zeef') Definition: Drizzle, light rain Meaning: a pouring rain Word Origin: Derived from a root verb זָרַף (zaraph), meaning "to sprinkle" or "to scatter." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "zarziph," the concept of gentle rain or dew can be related to Greek words like δρόσος (drosos), meaning "dew," which appears in passages such as Hebrews 6:7. Usage: The term "zarziph" refers to a gentle, light rain or drizzle. It is used metaphorically in Hebrew literature to describe a subtle or gradual influence, often in the context of blessings or divine favor that comes softly and steadily. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near East, rain was a crucial element for agriculture and survival. A light rain, or drizzle, was often seen as a gentle blessing from God, providing necessary moisture without the destructive potential of a storm. This imagery is used in various biblical texts to convey God's nurturing and sustaining presence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from an unused word Definition a drop, dripping NASB Translation water (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַרְזִיף Psalm 72:6 see זרף. [זָרַף] verb probably drip (compare either Arabic shed tears, or Aramaic imber vehemens) — Hiph`il יַזְרִיף read in Psalm 72:6 by Hup Bi Che (for זַרְזִיף) followed by אָ֑רֶץ cause to drip, irrigate. זַרְזִיף noun [masculine] drop, dripping (Late Hebrew id.; on form (if Genuine) compare NöM 85, NS 191) — Psalm 72:6 אָ֑רֶץ ׳כִּרְבִיבִים ז as showers, a dripping of the earth, but see foregoing. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance water By reduplication from an unused root meaning to flow; a pouring rain -- water. Forms and Transliterations זַרְזִ֥יף זרזיף zar·zîp̄ zarZif zarzîp̄ Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Psalm 72:6 HEB: גֵּ֑ז כִּ֝רְבִיבִ֗ים זַרְזִ֥יף אָֽרֶץ׃ NAS: grass, Like showers that water the earth. KJV: grass: as showers [that] water the earth. INT: the mown showers water the earth 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 2222 1 Occurrence zar·zîp̄ — 1 Occ.