Lexicon metsillah: Deep, Depths Original Word: מְצִלָּה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance bell From tsalal; a tinkler, i.e. A bell -- bell. see HEBREW tsalal NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsalal Definition a bell NASB Translation bells (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [מְצִלָּה] noun feminine bell (from tinkling); — plural construct מְצִלּוֺת הַסּוּס Zechariah 14:20. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root צָלַל (tsalal), which means to tinkle or ring.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2950: κώδων (kōdōn) • This Greek term is used to refer to a bell, similar to the Hebrew מְצִלָּה. It appears in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, in contexts where bells are mentioned, maintaining the connection between the Hebrew and Greek traditions regarding the use of bells in religious settings. Usage: The term מְצִלָּה is used in the context of small bells, often associated with the adornment of garments or items that produce a tinkling sound. Context: • מְצִלָּה appears in the Hebrew Bible in contexts where small bells are mentioned, particularly as part of priestly garments. These bells were likely used for both practical and symbolic purposes. Practically, they signaled the movement of the priest, especially the high priest, as he ministered in the sanctuary, ensuring that his presence was known. Symbolically, the sound of the bells could represent the presence and holiness of God, as well as the call to attention and reverence. Forms and Transliterations מְצִלּ֣וֹת מצלות mə·ṣil·lō·wṯ məṣillōwṯ metzilLotLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Zechariah 14:20 HEB: יִֽהְיֶה֙ עַל־ מְצִלּ֣וֹת הַסּ֔וּס קֹ֖דֶשׁ NAS: In that day there will [be inscribed] on the bells of the horses, KJV: In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, INT: become and the bells of the horses HOLY 1 Occurrence |
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