Strong's Lexicon tsachanah: Stench, foul odor Original Word: צַחֲנָה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחַן (tsachan), which is not directly attested in the Hebrew Bible but is related to the concept of stench or foulness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsachanah," the concept of moral and spiritual corruption can be found in Greek terms such as "miasma" (μίασμα, Strong's G3393), which refers to defilement or pollution. Usage: The term "tsachanah" refers to a foul smell or stench. It is used metaphorically in the Hebrew Bible to describe something that is offensive or repugnant, often in a moral or spiritual sense. The word conveys a sense of corruption or decay, which is abhorrent to God and His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, cleanliness and purity were highly valued, both physically and spiritually. The presence of a foul odor, or "tsachanah," would have been associated with decay, disease, and impurity. This concept is reflected in the Levitical laws, which emphasize the importance of cleanliness and the removal of anything unclean from the community. The metaphorical use of "tsachanah" underscores the importance of moral and spiritual purity in maintaining a right relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition a stench NASB Translation foul smell (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צַחֲנָה] noun feminine stench; — suffix צַחֲנָתוֺ Joel 2:20 ("" בָּאְשׁוֺ ). — compare עפר צחנה Ecclus 11:12. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance ill savour From an unused root meaning to putrefy; stench -- ill savour. Forms and Transliterations צַחֲנָת֔וֹ צחנתו ṣa·ḥă·nā·ṯōw ṣaḥănāṯōw tzachanaToLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joel 2:20 HEB: בָאְשׁ֗וֹ וְתַ֙עַל֙ צַחֲנָת֔וֹ כִּ֥י הִגְדִּ֖יל NAS: will arise and its foul smell will come KJV: shall come up, and his ill savour shall come up, INT: stench will come foul for great 1 Occurrence |
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