6760. tsala

Lexicon

tsala: Rib, side

Original Word: צָלַע
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsala`
Pronunciation: tseh-LAH
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-lah')
Definition: Rib, side
Meaning: to limp

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

halt

A primitive root: probably to curve; used only as denominative from tsela', to limp (as if one-sided) -- halt.

see HEBREW tsela'

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to limp
NASB Translation
lame (3), limping (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. [צָלַע] verb limp (Arabic , Aramaic טלע Aph`el); —

Qal Participle צֹלֵעַ עַליְֿרֵכוֺ Genesis 32:32 (J; of Jacob); feminine הַצֹלֵעָה as substantive, of personified Judah as flock [צאֹן] Micah 4:6,7; Zephaniah 3:19.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G4937 (συντρίβω, syntribō), which means to crush, break, or shatter. While not a direct translation of צָלַע (tsalaʿ), it shares a thematic connection in terms of describing a state of brokenness or impairment. In the New Testament, συντρίβω (syntribō) is used in contexts such as Matthew 12:20, "A bruised reed He will not break," emphasizing the gentle and restorative nature of Christ's ministry.

Usage: The verb צָלַע (tsalaʿ) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of limping or being lame. It conveys a physical condition or movement characterized by an uneven gait or impaired mobility.

Context: The Hebrew verb צָלַע (tsalaʿ) appears in several contexts within the Old Testament, often describing a physical condition of lameness or limping. This term is used both literally and metaphorically to depict a state of weakness or impairment.

In Genesis 32:31, the term is used in the narrative of Jacob, who, after wrestling with the angel, is left with a limp: "The sun rose above him as he passed by Penuel, and he was limping because of his hip." This passage highlights a significant moment in Jacob's life, symbolizing a transformation and a reminder of his encounter with God.

The term also appears in the context of sacrifices in Leviticus 21:18, where it is stated that no man with a defect, including lameness, may approach to offer the bread of his God. This usage underscores the requirement for physical perfection in the Levitical priesthood and sacrificial system.

In a metaphorical sense, צָלַע (tsalaʿ) can describe a spiritual or moral deficiency, as seen in the prophetic literature. For example, in Micah 4:6-7, the Lord promises to gather the lame and make them a remnant, illustrating God's redemptive power and care for the marginalized.

Forms and Transliterations

הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה הצלעה צֹלֵ֖עַ צלע haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh haṣṣōlê‘āh hatzTzoleAh ṣō·lê·a‘ ṣōlêa‘ tzoLea

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 32:31
HEB: פְּנוּאֵ֑ל וְה֥וּא צֹלֵ֖עַ עַל־ יְרֵכֽוֹ׃
NAS: Penuel, and he was limping on his thigh.
KJV: rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh.
INT: Penuel and he was limping on his thigh

Micah 4:6
HEB: יְהוָ֗ה אֹֽסְפָה֙ הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה וְהַנִּדָּחָ֖ה אֲקַבֵּ֑צָה
NAS: I will assemble the lame And gather
KJV: will I assemble her that halteth, and I will gather
INT: the LORD will assemble the lame the outcasts and gather

Micah 4:7
HEB: וְשַׂמְתִּ֤י אֶת־ הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙ לִשְׁאֵרִ֔ית וְהַנַּהֲלָאָ֖ה
NAS: I will make the lame a remnant
KJV: And I will make her that halted a remnant,
INT: will make the lame A remnant and the outcasts

Zephaniah 3:19
HEB: וְהוֹשַׁעְתִּ֣י אֶת־ הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה וְהַנִּדָּחָה֙ אֲקַבֵּ֔ץ
NAS: I will save the lame And gather
KJV: thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather
INT: I will save the lame the outcast and gather

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6760
4 Occurrences

haṣ·ṣō·lê·‘āh — 3 Occ.
ṣō·lê·a‘ — 1 Occ.