6643. tsbiy

Lexicon

tsbiy: Beauty, Glory, Splendor, Delight

Original Word: צְבִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsbiy
Pronunciation: tseb-ee'
Phonetic Spelling: (tseb-ee')
Definition: Beauty, Glory, Splendor, Delight
Meaning: splendor, a gazelle

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

beautifulty, glorious, goodly, pleasant, roebuck

From tsabah in the sense of prominence; splendor (as conspicuous); also a gazelle (as beautiful) -- beautiful(-ty), glorious, goodly, pleasant, roe(-buck).

see HEBREW tsabah

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. צְבִי noun masculine^{2Samuel 1:19} beauty, honour; — absolute ׳צ 2 Samuel 1:19 +, צֶבִ֑י Daniel 8:9; construct צְבִי Isaiah 13:19 +; plural construct צִבְאוֺת Jeremiah 3:19 (so ᵑ7 Ki Thes Hi Gf Ol § 145 b Kö^{ii.l, 584} and others; > from צבא ᵑ6 Gie and others); —

1. a. beauty, decoration, עֶדְיוֺ ׳צ, of silver and gold Ezekiel 7:20, of products of soil Isaiah 4:2 (predict.)

b. elsewhere in figure: of drunkard's chaplet, תִפְאַרְתּוֺ ׳צ Isaiah 28:1,4 (figurative of Samaria); ׳עֲטֶרֶת צ Isaiah 28:5 (of ׳י); ׳הַצּ 2 Samuel 1:19 (Saul and Jonathan); ׳גְּאוֺן כָּלצֿ, of Tyre Isaiah 23:9; מַמְלָכוֺת ׳צ Isaiah 13:19 (of Babylonian ); of land of Israel (Judah), צְבִי הִיא לְכָלהָֿאֲרָצוֺת Ezekiel 20:6,15, גּוֺיִם נַחֲלַת צְבִי צִבְאוֺת Jeremiah 3:19 (see above) heritage of the beauty of beauties of the nations, i.e. most beauteous heritage; ׳הַצּ especially of Jerusalem and temple Daniel 8:9 (Bev), compare ׳אֶרֶץ הַצּ Daniel 11:16,41 (see Dr), קֹֿרֶשׁ׳הַר צ Daniel 11:45(i.e. temple-hill); of cities of Moab, אֶרֶץ ׳צ Ezekiel 25:9.

2 = honour, דִּיק׳לַצּ ׳צ Isaiah 24:16. — Ezekiel 26:20 read בִי׳וְתִתְיַצְּ for וְנָתַתִּי צְבִי, so Lxx Co Berthol Toy Krae and others

III. צבה (√ of following; Late Hebrew צְבִי, צְבִיָה = Biblical Hebrew; so Assyrian ƒabîtu, Arabic Aramaic טַבְיָה ).

II. צְבִי noun masculine^{Isaiah 13:14} gazelle; — ׳צ absolute Deuteronomy 12:15 +; plural צְבָיִם 2 Samuel 2:18, צְבָאיִם 1 Chronicles 12:9 (Gi Baer; van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:8), צְבָאוֺת Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5; — gazelle, allowed as food Deuteronomy 14:5, compare Deuteronomy 12:15,22 (although not for sacrifice, Dr; all + אַיָּל), so Deuteronomy 15:22 (+ אַיָּל, יַחְמוּר, etc.), see 1 Kings 5:3; simile of swiftness 2 Samuel 2:18; 1 Chronicles 12:9 see above, Proverbs 6:5; of grace and beauty Songs 2:9,17; Songs 8:14 (compare Jacob^{Arab. Dichter iv. 20 f.}); hence used in adjuration Songs 2:7; Songs 3:5 ( + אילות); מֻדָּח ׳צ Isaiah 13:14, simile of fugitives.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָבָה (tzavah), which conveys the idea of beauty or splendor.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1391 (δόξα, doxa): Often translated as "glory," this term aligns with the concept of splendor or honor, similar to the metaphorical use of צְבִי.
• G1588 (ἐκλεκτός, eklektos): Meaning "chosen" or "elect," this term can relate to the idea of something being specially selected or cherished, akin to the desirable nature of צְבִי.
• G1680 (ἐλπίς, elpis): Translated as "hope," this term, while not directly related to beauty, conveys a sense of expectation and value, which can be associated with the metaphorical use of צְבִי.
• G1741 (ἐνδοξος, endoxos): Meaning "glorious" or "honorable," this term directly corresponds to the idea of splendor inherent in צְבִי.
• G2308 (θεάομαι, theaomai): While primarily meaning "to behold" or "to view," this term can imply admiration or appreciation of beauty, resonating with the aesthetic aspect of צְבִי.

In summary, צְבִי (Tzvi) is a multifaceted term in the Hebrew Bible, encompassing both the literal beauty of the gazelle and the metaphorical splendor of places and entities, reflecting the broader biblical themes of beauty, glory, and divine favor.

Usage: The word צְבִי appears in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often symbolizing beauty, glory, or something desirable. It is used both literally, to describe the gazelle, and metaphorically, to convey the idea of splendor or something cherished.

Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, צְבִי refers to the gazelle, an animal admired for its elegance and speed. The gazelle is often mentioned in the context of the natural beauty of the land of Israel. For example, in Deuteronomy 12:15, the gazelle is listed among the animals that can be eaten.

• Metaphorical Usage: Metaphorically, צְבִי is used to describe the beauty or glory of a place or entity. In Isaiah 13:19, Babylon is referred to as "the jewel of kingdoms," using the word צְבִי to emphasize its former splendor. Similarly, in Ezekiel 20:6, the land of Israel is described as "the glory of all lands," highlighting its desirability and beauty.

• Theological Implications: The use of צְבִי in the Hebrew Bible often carries theological significance, pointing to the inherent beauty and value of God's creation. It underscores the idea that what is truly splendid is often what is aligned with God's purposes and blessings.

Forms and Transliterations

בִּצְבָא֔וֹת בצבאות הַצְּבִ֔י הַצְּבִ֖י הַצְּבִי֙ הַצְּבָיִ֖ם הַצֶּֽבִי׃ הצבי הצבי׃ הצבים וְכִצְבָאיִ֥ם וּצְבִ֖י וּצְבִ֤י וּצְבִי֙ וכצבאים וצבי כִּצְבִ֣י כַּצְּבִ֖י כצבי לִצְבִ֔י לִצְבִ֖י לִצְבִ֗י לִצְבִי֙ לצבי צְבִ֔י צְבִ֖י צְבִ֗י צְבִ֣י צְבִ֥י צְבִי־ צבי צבי־ biṣ·ḇā·’ō·wṯ biṣḇā’ōwṯ bitzvaot haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yim haṣ·ṣe·ḇî haṣ·ṣə·ḇî haṣṣəḇāyim haṣṣeḇî haṣṣəḇî hatztzevaYim hatztzeVi kaṣ·ṣə·ḇî kaṣṣəḇî katztzeVi kiṣ·ḇî kiṣḇî kitzVi liṣ·ḇî liṣḇî litzVi ṣə·ḇî ṣə·ḇî- ṣəḇî ṣəḇî- tzeVi ū·ṣə·ḇî ūṣəḇî utzeVi vechitzvaYim wə·ḵiṣ·ḇā·yim wəḵiṣḇāyim

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 12:15
HEB: וְהַטָּהוֹר֙ יֹאכְלֶ֔נּוּ כַּצְּבִ֖י וְכָאַיָּֽל׃
NAS: may eat of it, as of the gazelle and the deer.
KJV: may eat thereof, as of the roebuck, and as of the hart.
INT: and the clean may eat of the gazelle and the deer

Deuteronomy 12:22
HEB: יֵאָכֵ֤ל אֶֽת־ הַצְּבִי֙ וְאֶת־ הָ֣אַיָּ֔ל
NAS: Just as a gazelle or a deer is eaten,
KJV: Even as the roebuck and the hart
INT: after eaten A gazelle A deer so

Deuteronomy 14:5
HEB: אַיָּ֥ל וּצְבִ֖י וְיַחְמ֑וּר וְאַקּ֥וֹ
NAS: the deer, the gazelle, the roebuck,
KJV: The hart, and the roebuck, and the fallow deer,
INT: the deer the gazelle the roebuck the wild

Deuteronomy 15:22
HEB: וְהַטָּהוֹר֙ יַחְדָּ֔ו כַּצְּבִ֖י וְכָאַיָּֽל׃
NAS: alike [may eat it], as a gazelle or a deer.
KJV: [person shall eat it] alike, as the roebuck, and as the hart.
INT: and the clean alike A gazelle A deer

2 Samuel 1:19
HEB: הַצְּבִי֙ יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל עַל־
NAS: Your beauty, O Israel, is slain
KJV: The beauty of Israel is slain
INT: your beauty Israel on

2 Samuel 2:18
HEB: בְּרַגְלָ֔יו כְּאַחַ֥ד הַצְּבָיִ֖ם אֲשֶׁ֥ר בַּשָּׂדֶֽה׃
NAS: as one of the gazelles which
KJV: as a wild roe.
INT: of foot one of the gazelles which the field

1 Kings 4:23
HEB: לְ֠בַד מֵֽאַיָּ֤ל וּצְבִי֙ וְיַחְמ֔וּר וּבַרְבֻּרִ֖ים
NAS: deer, gazelles, roebucks,
KJV: beside harts, and roebucks, and fallowdeer,
INT: alone deer gazelles roebucks fowl

1 Chronicles 12:9
HEB: אַרְיֵה֙ פְּנֵיהֶ֔ם וְכִצְבָאיִ֥ם עַל־ הֶהָרִ֖ים
INT: Aridatha accept beautiful hill be carried headlong

Proverbs 6:5
HEB: הִ֭נָּצֵל כִּצְבִ֣י מִיָּ֑ד וּ֝כְצִפּ֗וֹר
NAS: Deliver yourself like a gazelle from [the hunter's] hand
KJV: Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand
INT: Deliver A gazelle hand A bird

Songs 2:7
HEB: בְּנ֤וֹת יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ בִּצְבָא֔וֹת א֖וֹ בְּאַיְל֣וֹת
NAS: of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or
KJV: of Jerusalem, by the roes, and
INT: daughters of Jerusalem the gazelles or the hinds

Songs 2:9
HEB: דּוֹמֶ֤ה דוֹדִי֙ לִצְבִ֔י א֖וֹ לְעֹ֣פֶר
NAS: is like a gazelle or
KJV: is like a roe or a young
INT: is like my beloved A gazelle or A young

Songs 2:17
HEB: לְךָ֨ דוֹדִ֜י לִצְבִ֗י א֛וֹ לְעֹ֥פֶר
NAS: and be like a gazelle Or
KJV: and be thou like a roe or a young
INT: and be like my beloved A gazelle Or A young

Songs 3:5
HEB: בְּנ֤וֹת יְרוּשָׁלִַ֙ם֙ בִּצְבָא֔וֹת א֖וֹ בְּאַיְל֣וֹת
NAS: of Jerusalem, By the gazelles or
KJV: of Jerusalem, by the roes, and
INT: daughters of Jerusalem the gazelles or the hinds

Songs 8:14
HEB: וּֽדְמֵה־ לְךָ֤ לִצְבִי֙ א֚וֹ לְעֹ֣פֶר
NAS: And be like a gazelle or
KJV: and be thou like to a roe or to a young
INT: my beloved and be like A gazelle or A young

Isaiah 4:2
HEB: צֶ֣מַח יְהוָ֔ה לִצְבִ֖י וּלְכָב֑וֹד וּפְרִ֤י
NAS: of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious,
KJV: of the LORD be beautiful and glorious,
INT: the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious and the fruit

Isaiah 13:14
HEB: וְהָיָה֙ כִּצְבִ֣י מֻדָּ֔ח וּכְצֹ֖אן
NAS: And it will be that like a hunted gazelle, Or like sheep
KJV: And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep
INT: become gazelle A hunted sheep

Isaiah 13:19
HEB: וְהָיְתָ֤ה בָבֶל֙ צְבִ֣י מַמְלָכ֔וֹת תִּפְאֶ֖רֶת
NAS: And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms,
KJV: And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms,
INT: become and Babylon the beauty of kingdoms the glory

Isaiah 23:9
HEB: גְּא֣וֹן כָּל־ צְבִ֔י לְהָקֵ֖ל כָּל־
NAS: of all beauty, To despise
KJV: the pride of all glory, [and] to bring into contempt
INT: the pride of all beauty to despise all

Isaiah 24:16
HEB: זְמִרֹ֤ת שָׁמַ֙עְנוּ֙ צְבִ֣י לַצַּדִּ֔יק וָאֹמַ֛ר
NAS: songs, Glory to the Righteous One,
KJV: songs, [even] glory to the righteous.
INT: songs hear Glory to the Righteous say

Isaiah 28:1
HEB: וְצִ֥יץ נֹבֵ֖ל צְבִ֣י תִפְאַרְתּ֑וֹ אֲשֶׁ֛ר
NAS: flower of its glorious beauty, Which
KJV: of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty
INT: flower the fading glorious beauty Which

Isaiah 28:4
HEB: צִיצַ֤ת נֹבֵל֙ צְבִ֣י תִפְאַרְתּ֔וֹ אֲשֶׁ֥ר
NAS: flower of its glorious beauty, Which
KJV: And the glorious beauty,
INT: flower and the fading glorious beauty Which

Isaiah 28:5
HEB: צְבָא֔וֹת לַעֲטֶ֣רֶת צְבִ֔י וְלִצְפִירַ֖ת תִּפְאָרָ֑ה
NAS: will become a beautiful crown
KJV: be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem
INT: of hosts crown A beautiful diadem glorious

Jeremiah 3:19
HEB: חֶמְדָּ֔ה נַחֲלַ֥ת צְבִ֖י צִבְא֣וֹת גּוֹיִ֑ם
NAS: The most beautiful inheritance
KJV: land, a goodly heritage
INT: A pleasant inheritance beautiful the most Gentile

Ezekiel 7:20
HEB: וּצְבִ֤י עֶדְיוֹ֙ לְגָא֣וֹן
NAS: They transformed the beauty of His ornaments
KJV: As for the beauty of his ornament,
INT: the beauty of his ornaments pride

Ezekiel 20:6
HEB: חָלָב֙ וּדְבַ֔שׁ צְבִ֥י הִ֖יא לְכָל־
NAS: which is the glory of all
KJV: and honey, which [is] the glory of all lands:
INT: milk and honey is the glory which of all

32 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6643
32 Occurrences

biṣ·ḇā·’ō·wṯ — 2 Occ.
haṣ·ṣə·ḇā·yim — 1 Occ.
haṣ·ṣə·ḇî — 5 Occ.
kaṣ·ṣə·ḇî — 2 Occ.
kiṣ·ḇî — 2 Occ.
liṣ·ḇî — 4 Occ.
ṣə·ḇî — 12 Occ.
ū·ṣə·ḇî — 3 Occ.
wə·ḵiṣ·ḇā·yim — 1 Occ.