6775. tsamad

Lexicon

tsamad: To bind, join, attach

Original Word: צָמַד
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsamad
Pronunciation: tsaw-mad'
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-mad')
Definition: To bind, join, attach
Meaning: to link, gird, to serve, contrive

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fasten, frame, join self

A primitive root; to link, i.e. Gird; figuratively, to serve, (mentally) contrive -- fasten, frame, join (self).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to bind, join
NASB Translation
fastened (1), frames (1), joined (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[צָמַד] verb bind, join (Arabic bind, wind, specifically of girl with two lovers We^{GGN 1893, 470}; fasten (cattle) to yoke Dozy, yoke, Id.; Assyrian ƒmâdu, bind, harness, so Ethiopic and III. be attached, attach oneself, specifically be (religiously) devoted; Aramaic צְמַד, , bind); —

Niph`al Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּצָּ֫מֶד Numbers 25:3; 3masculine plural וַיִּצָּֽדְֶוּ Psalm 106:28; Participle plural נִעצמָדִים Numbers 25:5; join, attach, oneself to (ל) Baal Peor, i.e. adopt his worship Numbers 25:3,5 (JE), whence Psalm 106:28.

Pu`al Participle feminine צְצֻמֶּ֫דֶת 2 Samuel 20:8 a sword bound upon (עַל) his loins.

Hiph`il Imperfect3feminine singular תַּצְמִיד מִרְמָה Psalm 50:19 thy tongue combineth (fitteth together, frameth) deceit (> denominative from צֶמֶד Gerber¹⁷⁰).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of completion or fulfillment, which can be related to the idea of linking or girding in a metaphorical sense, is Strong's Greek Number G5055 (τελέω • teleo). This Greek term often conveys the idea of bringing something to its intended end or purpose, aligning with the notion of serving or contriving with a goal in mind.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew verb צָמַד (tsamad), highlighting its multifaceted role in biblical literature and its thematic connections to Greek terminology.

Usage: This verb is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible, often implying the act of joining or fastening together, as well as serving or preparing with intent.

Context: • The root צָמַד (tsamad) appears in several passages throughout the Old Testament, illustrating its diverse applications. In its most basic sense, it refers to the physical act of linking or fastening objects together. This can be seen in contexts where items are bound or girded, such as in the preparation of garments or equipment.
• Beyond the physical, צָמַד (tsamad) also extends to metaphorical uses, where it can describe the act of serving or being in service. This usage often implies a sense of dedication or commitment to a task or role.
• Additionally, the verb can imply contriving or devising, suggesting a level of planning or intentionality in actions. This aspect of the word highlights the thoughtful or strategic nature of certain activities.
• The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) provides instances where this verb is used, offering insight into its application in various narratives and teachings within the biblical text.

Forms and Transliterations

הַנִּצְמָדִ֖ים הנצמדים וַ֭יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ וַיִּצָּ֥מֶד ויצמד ויצמדו מְצֻמֶּ֤דֶת מצמדת תַּצְמִ֥יד תצמיד han·niṣ·mā·ḏîm hanniṣmāḏîm hannitzmaDim mə·ṣum·me·ḏeṯ məṣummeḏeṯ metzumMedet taṣ·mîḏ taṣmîḏ tatzMid vaiyitzTzamed vaiyitzTzamedu way·yiṣ·ṣā·mə·ḏū way·yiṣ·ṣā·meḏ wayyiṣṣāmeḏ wayyiṣṣāməḏū

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 25:3
HEB: וַיִּצָּ֥מֶד יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל לְבַ֣עַל
NAS: So Israel joined themselves to Baal of Peor,
KJV: And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor:
INT: joined Israel to Baal

Numbers 25:5
HEB: אִ֣ישׁ אֲנָשָׁ֔יו הַנִּצְמָדִ֖ים לְבַ֥עַל פְּעֽוֹר׃
NAS: his men who have joined themselves to Baal of Peor.
KJV: his men that were joined unto Baalpeor.
INT: his men who have joined to Baal

2 Samuel 20:8
HEB: חֲג֥וֹר חֶ֙רֶב֙ מְצֻמֶּ֤דֶת עַל־ מָתְנָיו֙
NAS: in its sheath fastened at his waist;
KJV: [with] a sword fastened upon his loins
INT: A belt A sword fastened and over his waist

Psalm 50:19
HEB: בְרָעָ֑ה וּ֝לְשׁוֹנְךָ֗ תַּצְמִ֥יד מִרְמָֽה׃
NAS: in evil And your tongue frames deceit.
KJV: and thy tongue frameth deceit.
INT: to evil and your tongue frames deceit

Psalm 106:28
HEB: וַ֭יִּצָּ֣מְדוּ לְבַ֣עַל פְּע֑וֹר
NAS: They joined themselves also to Baal-peor,
KJV: They joined themselves also unto Baalpeor,
INT: joined to Baal-peor and ate

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6775
5 Occurrences

han·niṣ·mā·ḏîm — 1 Occ.
mə·ṣum·me·ḏeṯ — 1 Occ.
taṣ·mîḏ — 1 Occ.
way·yiṣ·ṣā·meḏ — 1 Occ.
way·yiṣ·ṣā·mə·ḏū — 1 Occ.