6628. tseelim
Lexicon
tseelim: Image, idol

Original Word: צֶאֶל
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tse'el
Pronunciation: tseh-leem
Phonetic Spelling: (tseh'-el)
Definition: Image, idol
Meaning: the lotus tree

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
shady tree

From an unused root meaning to be slender; the lotus tree -- shady tree.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
(a kind of) lotus
NASB Translation
lotus plants (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
צֶאֱלִים noun masculine plural a kind of lotus (Rhamnus (more exactly Zizyphus), Lotus [Linn.], thorny lotus (not sacred Nymphea Lotus; Saad , compare AW DeJob 2, Syriac , see Löwp. 275); — Job 40:21,22.

צאן (√ of following; DlPr 87 f.; HWB compare Assyrian ƒênu, adjective, good, docile; Thes (compare LagBN 136) compare יָצָא [as πρόβατον from προβαίνω]; Assyrian ƒênu, = Biblical Hebrew צאֹן, and so Late Hebrew id., MI31 צאן; Arabic ; id.; Tel Amarna ƒunu is Canaanitish according to ZimZA vi (1891). 156; Aramaic עָנָא, , and perhaps Palmyrene ענא).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be slender.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Strong's Greek entry is G1186, δένδρον (dendron), which is a general term for "tree." While δένδρον does not specifically refer to the lotus tree, it encompasses all types of trees, including those mentioned in biblical texts. The use of δένδρον in the Greek New Testament highlights the significance of trees in biblical symbolism, often representing life, growth, and the divine order of creation.

Usage: The term צֶאֶל (tse'el) is used in the context of describing a type of tree, specifically the lotus tree, which is noted for its slenderness.

Context: The Hebrew word צֶאֶל (tse'el) refers to the lotus tree, a plant known for its slender and graceful appearance. In the biblical context, the lotus tree is often associated with beauty and tranquility, reflecting the serene landscapes of the ancient Near East. The lotus tree is mentioned in various ancient texts and is valued for its shade and aesthetic appeal. In biblical literature, trees often symbolize life, growth, and prosperity, and the lotus tree is no exception. Its presence in scripture underscores the importance of nature and creation in the biblical narrative, serving as a reminder of God's provision and the beauty of His creation.

Forms and Transliterations
צֶאֱלִ֣ים צֶאֱלִ֥ים צאלים ṣe’ĕlîm ṣe·’ĕ·lîm tzeeLim
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Englishman's Concordance
Job 40:21
HEB: תַּֽחַת־ צֶאֱלִ֥ים יִשְׁכָּ֑ב בְּסֵ֖תֶר
NAS: Under the lotus plants he lies down,
KJV: He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert
INT: Under the lotus lies the covert

Job 40:22
HEB: יְסֻכֻּ֣הוּ צֶאֱלִ֣ים צִֽלֲל֑וֹ יְ֝סֻבּ֗וּהוּ
NAS: The lotus plants cover
KJV: The shady trees cover
INT: cover the lotus him their shadow surround

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6628
2 Occurrences


ṣe·’ĕ·lîm — 2 Occ.















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