Strong's Lexicon tsachtsachah: Brightness, Radiance Original Word: צַחְצָחָה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָחַח (tsachach), meaning "to be bright" or "to be dazzling." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of divine brightness or radiance can be related to Greek terms such as δόξα (doxa, Strong's G1391), meaning "glory," and φῶς (phos, Strong's G5457), meaning "light." Usage: The term "tsachtsachah" is used to describe a state of brightness or radiance, often in a metaphorical sense to convey purity, clarity, or divine presence. It is associated with light and brilliance, reflecting the glory and holiness of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, light and brightness were often symbolic of purity, truth, and divine revelation. The concept of light as a representation of God's presence is prevalent throughout the Old Testament. The Israelites understood brightness as a manifestation of God's glory, often associated with His appearances and the holiness of sacred spaces. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsachach Definition a scorched region NASB Translation scorched places (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צַחְצָחָה] noun [feminine] scorched region; — plural צַחְצָחוֺת Isaiah 58:11. צחן (√ of following; Late Hebrew צַחֲנָה = Biblical Hebrew; Aramaic צְחַנְתָּא stinking fluid, , foul). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance drought From tsachach; a dry place, i.e. Desert -- drought. see HEBREW tsachach Forms and Transliterations בְּצַחְצָחוֹת֙ בצחצחות bə·ṣaḥ·ṣā·ḥō·wṯ bəṣaḥṣāḥōwṯ betzachtzachOtLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 58:11 HEB: תָּמִיד֒ וְהִשְׂבִּ֤יעַ בְּצַחְצָחוֹת֙ נַפְשֶׁ֔ךָ וְעַצְמֹתֶ֖יךָ NAS: your desire in scorched places, And give strength KJV: thy soul in drought, and make fat INT: will continually and satisfy scorched your desire to your bones 1 Occurrence |