6741. Tsillah
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Tsillah: Zillah

Original Word: צִלָּה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Feminine
Transliteration: Tsillah
Pronunciation: tsee-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tsil-law')
Definition: Zillah
Meaning: Tsillah

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zillah

Feminine of tsel; Tsillah, an antediluvian woman -- Zillah.

see HEBREW tsel

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from tsalal
Definition
wife of Lamech
NASB Translation
Zillah (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
צִלָּה proper name, feminine wife of Lam. Genesis 4:19,22,23, Σελλα.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root צֵל (tsel), meaning "shadow" or "shade."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Tsillah, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament.

Usage: Tsillah is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Tsillah is a biblical figure mentioned in the Book of Genesis. She is one of the two wives of Lamech, a descendant of Cain. Tsillah is noted as the mother of Tubal-Cain, who is described as "the forger of every implement of bronze and iron," and Naamah, whose role is not specified in the text. The mention of Tsillah occurs in the genealogical account of Cain's descendants, highlighting the development of early human civilization and technological advancements. The narrative in Genesis 4:19-22 provides insight into the familial and societal structures of the antediluvian period. Tsillah's name, meaning "shade" or "shadow," may symbolize protection or a covering, reflecting the cultural significance of names in the biblical context.

Biblical Reference:
Genesis 4:19-22 (BSB): "And Lamech took two wives, one named Adah and the other Zillah. Adah gave birth to Jabal; he was the father of those who dwell in tents and raise livestock. His brother’s name was Jubal; he was the father of all who play the harp and flute. And Zillah also had a son, Tubal-Cain, who forged all kinds of tools out of bronze and iron. Tubal-Cain’s sister was Naamah."

Forms and Transliterations
וְצִלָּ֣ה וְצִלָּה֙ וצלה צִלָּֽה׃ צלה׃ ṣil·lāh ṣillāh tzilLah vetzilLah wə·ṣil·lāh wəṣillāh
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 4:19
HEB: וְשֵׁ֥ם הַשֵּׁנִ֖ית צִלָּֽה׃
NAS: and the name of the other, Zillah.
KJV: and the name of the other Zillah.
INT: and the name of the other Zillah

Genesis 4:22
HEB: וְצִלָּ֣ה גַם־ הִ֗וא
NAS: As for Zillah, she also gave birth
KJV: And Zillah, she also bare Tubalcain,
INT: Zillah also he

Genesis 4:23
HEB: לְנָשָׁ֗יו עָדָ֤ה וְצִלָּה֙ שְׁמַ֣עַן קוֹלִ֔י
NAS: Adah and Zillah, Listen
KJV: Adah and Zillah, Hear
INT: to his wives Adah and Zillah Listen to my voice

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6741
3 Occurrences


ṣil·lāh — 1 Occ.
wə·ṣil·lāh — 2 Occ.















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