6768. Tseleq
Strong's Lexicon
Tseleq: Scar, wound

Original Word: צֶלֶק
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Tseleq
Pronunciation: tseh'-lek
Phonetic Spelling: (tseh'-lek)
Definition: Scar, wound
Meaning: Tselek

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to split or to wound

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent for a scar or mark is "στίγμα" (stigma), found in Galatians 6:17, where Paul speaks of bearing the marks of Jesus on his body.

Usage: The Hebrew word "tseleq" refers to a physical mark or scar left on the skin after a wound has healed. It is used to describe the visible evidence of past injury or trauma. In a broader sense, it can symbolize the lasting impact of experiences, both physical and emotional.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, physical scars were often seen as marks of experience and survival. They could be associated with battles, personal struggles, or divine encounters. Scars were sometimes viewed as honorable, reflecting a person's endurance and resilience. In a spiritual context, scars could also symbolize the healing and restoration process, indicating that while wounds may heal, they leave a lasting reminder of the journey.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
an Ammonite hero of David
NASB Translation
Zelek (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
צֶ֫לֶק proper name, masculine Ammonite hero of David 2 Samuel 23:37 = 1 Chronicles 11:39, Ελειε, Σελ (λ) η (κ), Σαλααδ, etc.

צִלְּתַי see III. צלל. P.853

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zelek

From an unused root meaning to split; fissure; Tselek, an Israelite -- Zelek.

Forms and Transliterations
צֶ֖לֶק צלק ṣe·leq ṣeleq Tzelek
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 23:37
HEB: צֶ֖לֶק הָעַמֹּנִ֑י ס
NAS: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai
KJV: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai
INT: Zelek the Ammonite Naharai

1 Chronicles 11:39
HEB: צֶ֖לֶק הָעַמּוֹנִ֑י נַחְרַי֙
NAS: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai
KJV: Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai
INT: Zelek the Ammonite Naharai

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6768
2 Occurrences


ṣe·leq — 2 Occ.















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