Strong's Lexicon Tsela: Rib, side, chamber Original Word: צֶלַע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to curve or to limp. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4125 (pleura): Refers to the side or rib, used in the New Testament in contexts such as John 19:34, where Jesus' side is pierced. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsela" primarily refers to a "rib" or "side." It is used in the context of the human body, architecture, and construction. In the biblical narrative, it is most famously used to describe the rib taken from Adam to create Eve, symbolizing the intimate and equal partnership between man and woman. Additionally, "tsela" is used to describe the sides or chambers of buildings, particularly in the construction of the tabernacle and the temple, indicating structural support and design. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of "tsela" as a rib carries significant theological and anthropological implications. The creation of Eve from Adam's rib (Genesis 2:21-22) underscores the unity and equality intended in the marital relationship. Architecturally, the use of "tsela" in describing the tabernacle and temple reflects the importance of precise design and sacred space in Israelite worship practices. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsela Definition a place in Benjamin NASB Translation Zela (1), Zelah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֵלַע proper name, of a location in Benjamin Joshua 18:28, A ᵐ5L Σελα [(ε) λαφ]; burial-place of Saul 2 Samuel 21:14 (צֵלָֹע), ἐν τῇ πλευρᾷ; possinly = Tel Amarna Zilu, so ZimZA vi. 258 JastrJBL xi (1892), 105 (Wkl, however, thinks of סלע). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zelah The same as tsela'; Tsela, a place in Palestine -- Zelah. see HEBREW tsela' Forms and Transliterations בְּצֵלָ֗ע בצלע וְצֵלַ֡ע וצלע bə·ṣê·lā‘ bəṣêlā‘ betzeLa vetzeLa wə·ṣê·la‘ wəṣêla‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Joshua 18:28 HEB: וְצֵלַ֡ע הָאֶ֜לֶף וְהַיְבוּסִ֨י NAS: and Zelah, Haeleph and the Jebusite KJV: And Zelah, Eleph, and Jebusi, INT: and Zelah Haeleph and the Jebusite 2 Samuel 21:14 2 Occurrences |
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