◄ 6877. tseriach ►
Strong's Lexicon tseriach: Shout, cry, outcry Original Word: צְרִיחַ Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: tsriyach Pronunciation: tse-ree'-akh Phonetic Spelling: (tser-ee'-akh) Definition: a citadel Meaning: A citadel or fortress; a high, fortified place used for defense. Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַח (tsarach), which means to cry out or to shout. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint and New Testament that aligns with the concept of a citadel or fortress is G3794 (ὀχύρωμα, ochyrōma). This Greek word is used to describe a stronghold or fortress, often in a metaphorical sense, such as in 2 Corinthians 10:4, where it refers to spiritual strongholds that are demolished by divine power. This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew term צְרִיחַ, emphasizing its significance in biblical literature as a symbol of strength, protection, and divine security. Usage: The term צְרִיחַ is used in the context of describing a fortified structure, often a tower or stronghold, that serves as a place of defense and protection. It is typically associated with military architecture and is used metaphorically to describe strength and security. Context: • The Hebrew word צְרִיחַ appears in the Old Testament to denote a citadel or fortified tower. It is a term that conveys the idea of a strong, elevated structure designed for defense against enemies. The concept of a citadel is significant in ancient Near Eastern cultures, where cities were often built with fortified walls and towers to protect inhabitants from invaders. • In the biblical context, a צְרִיחַ is not only a physical structure but also symbolizes divine protection and strength. The imagery of a citadel is used to describe God's protective nature over His people, providing them with security and refuge. • The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates צְרִיחַ in passages that emphasize the strength and security provided by such structures. For example, in Isaiah 2:15, the term is used to describe the lofty towers that will be brought low in the day of the Lord's judgment, highlighting the futility of relying on human fortifications instead of divine protection. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from 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 be needy, so Aramaic צְרַךְ, (צ, = !); Christian-Palestinian Aramaic χρεία). 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 uvatztzeriChim Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman'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 HEB: וַיָּשִׂ֣ימוּ עַֽל־ הַצְּרִ֔יחַ וַיַּצִּ֧יתוּ עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם NAS: and put [them] on the inner chamber KJV: and put [them] to the hold, and set INT: and put over the inner and set over Judges 9:49 HEB: עֲלֵיהֶ֛ם אֶֽת־ הַצְּרִ֖יחַ בָּאֵ֑שׁ וַיָּמֻ֜תוּ NAS: [them] on the inner chamber and set KJV: and set the hold on fire INT: and set over chamber fire died 1 Samuel 13:6 HEB: וּבַֽחֲוָחִים֙ וּבַסְּלָעִ֔ים וּבַצְּרִחִ֖ים וּבַבֹּרֽוֹת׃ NAS: in cliffs, in cellars, and in pits. KJV: and in rocks, and in high places, and in pits. INT: thickets cliffs cellars pits 4 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 6877 4 Occurrences haṣ·ṣə·rî·aḥ — 2 Occ. ṣə·rî·aḥ — 1 Occ. ū·ḇaṣ·ṣə·ri·ḥîm — 1 Occ.