Strong's Lexicon tsayad: Hunter Original Word: צַיָּד Word Origin: Derived from the root צוד (tsud), meaning "to hunt" or "to catch." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with hunting or capturing is 2334 (θεάομαι, theaomai), which means "to behold" or "to look upon," though it does not directly translate to "hunter." Another related term is 2339 (θηράω, thēraō), meaning "to hunt" or "to pursue." Usage: The term "tsayad" refers to a hunter, one who pursues and captures animals for food or sport. In the biblical context, it often denotes someone skilled in the art of hunting, which was a necessary and respected occupation in ancient times. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, hunting was both a means of survival and a demonstration of skill and bravery. Hunters were often seen as providers, supplying meat for their families and communities. The practice of hunting required knowledge of the land, animal behavior, and the use of weapons such as bows and arrows or traps. In a broader cultural context, hunting also symbolized the pursuit of goals and the overcoming of challenges. Brown-Driver-Briggs [צַיָּד] noun masculine hunter; — plural צַיָּדִים Jeremiah 16:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hunter From the same as tsayid; a huntsman -- hunter. see HEBREW tsayid Forms and Transliterations צַיָּדִ֔ים צידים ṣay·yā·ḏîm ṣayyāḏîm tzaiyaDimLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 16:16 HEB: אֶשְׁלַח֙ לְרַבִּ֣ים צַיָּדִ֔ים וְצָד֞וּם מֵעַ֤ל NAS: for many hunters, and they will hunt KJV: for many hunters, and they shall hunt INT: will send many hunters will hunt from 1 Occurrence |
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