6780. tsemach

Lexicon

tsemach: Branch, Sprout, Shoot

Original Word: צֶמַח
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsemach
Pronunciation: tseh'-makh
Phonetic Spelling: (tseh'-makh)
Definition: Branch, Sprout, Shoot
Meaning: a sprout

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

branch, bud, that which where grew upon, springing

From tsamach; a sprout (usually concrete), literal or figurative -- branch, bud, that which (where) grew (upon), spring(-ing).

see HEBREW tsamach

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tsamach
Definition
a sprout, growth
NASB Translation
Branch (5), growth (1), heads (1), plants (1), sprouting (1), sprouts (1), what grew (1), where it grew (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

צֶ֫מַח noun masculine^{Jeremiah 23:5} sprout, growth; — absolute ׳צ Hosea 8:7 +, צֶ֑מַח Zechariah 3:8; construct צֶ֫מַח Genesis 19:25+; suffix צִמְחָהּ Ezekiel 17:9 +; —

1 collective sprouting, growth, הָאֲדָמָה ׳צ Genesis 19:25 (J), הַשָּׂדֶה ׳צ Ezekiel 16:7 (simile), compare Isaiah 61:11; Psalm 65:11; so יהוה ׳צ Isaiah 4:2, ׳צ absolute Hosea 8:7; growth (= foliage) of vine, ׳טַרְמֵּי צ Ezekiel 17:9.

2 process of growth, of vine, עֲרֻגֹת צִמְתָהּ Ezekiel 17:10 = the beds where it grew.

3 future ruler, under figure of sprout from Davidic tree (compare Psalm 132:17) וַהֲקִמֹתִי צַדִּיק ׳לְדָוִר צ Jeremiah 23:5 a righteous sprout, shoot, = צְדָקָה ׳אַצְמִיחַ לְדָוִד צ Jeremiah 33:15; hence (as proper name) ׳עַבְדִּי צ Zechariah 3:8, of Zerubbabel שְׁמוֺ ׳אִישׁ צ Zechariah 6:12.

צַמִּים see צמם. צְמִיתֻת see צמת. below,

צמם (√ of following; compare Arabic draw together, or bandage (a wound),be compact; Late Hebrew צִמְצֵם press; ᵑ7^Jer Palpel, Ithpalpel veil (? denominative)).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צָמַח (tsamach), meaning "to sprout" or "to spring up."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G395 (ἀνατολή • anatolē): Often translated as "rising" or "east," it is used in the Septuagint to convey the idea of a rising or sprouting, similar to the Hebrew concept of a branch or shoot.
• G438 (ἀκμάζω • akmazō): Meaning "to be in full bloom" or "to flourish," it captures the idea of growth and maturity, akin to the sprouting imagery of צֶמַח.
• G2479 (ἰσχύς • ischus): While primarily meaning "strength" or "might," it can metaphorically relate to the robust growth and vitality associated with a sprout or branch.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word צֶמַח, highlighting its significance in biblical prophecy and its connection to the messianic hope within the scriptural narrative.

Usage: The term צֶמַח is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a sprout or shoot, often symbolizing new growth or a future hope. It is notably used in messianic prophecies to refer to a future leader or deliverer.

Context: • General Overview: The Hebrew word צֶמַח (tsemach) appears in several key prophetic passages in the Old Testament, where it is used to symbolize hope, renewal, and divine promise. It is often associated with the coming of a righteous leader or the restoration of Israel.
• Key Biblical References:
• Isaiah 4:2: "On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel."
• Jeremiah 23:5: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as king and will administer justice and righteousness in the land."
• Zechariah 3:8: "Listen now, O Joshua the high priest, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign, for behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch."
• Zechariah 6:12: "Tell him this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.’"
• Theological Significance: In these passages, צֶמַח is used to refer to the Messiah, a future king from the line of David who will bring justice and peace. This imagery of a sprout or branch signifies new beginnings and the fulfillment of God's promises to His people.

Forms and Transliterations

וְצֶ֖מַח וצמח כְּצֶ֤מַח כצמח צִמְחָ֔הּ צִמְחָ֖הּ צִמְחָ֥הּ צִמְחָהּ֙ צֶ֚מַח צֶ֣מַח צֶ֤מַח צֶֽמַח׃ צמח צמח׃ צמחה kə·ṣe·maḥ kəṣemaḥ keTzemach ṣe·maḥ ṣemaḥ ṣim·ḥāh ṣimḥāh Tzemach tzimChah veTzemach wə·ṣe·maḥ wəṣemaḥ

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 19:25
HEB: יֹשְׁבֵ֣י הֶעָרִ֔ים וְצֶ֖מַח הָאֲדָמָֽה׃
NAS: of the cities, and what grew on the ground.
KJV: of the cities, and that which grew upon the ground.
INT: the inhabitants of the cities and what the ground

Psalm 65:10
HEB: בִּרְבִיבִ֥ים תְּ֝מֹגְגֶ֗נָּה צִמְחָ֥הּ תְּבָרֵֽךְ׃
NAS: it with showers, You bless its growth.
KJV: thou blessest the springing thereof.
INT: showers soften growth bless

Isaiah 4:2
HEB: הַה֗וּא יִֽהְיֶה֙ צֶ֣מַח יְהוָ֔ה לִצְבִ֖י
NAS: In that day the Branch of the LORD
KJV: In that day shall the branch of the LORD
INT: he become the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful

Isaiah 61:11
HEB: כָאָ֙רֶץ֙ תּוֹצִ֣יא צִמְחָ֔הּ וּכְגַנָּ֖ה זֵרוּעֶ֣יהָ
NAS: brings forth its sprouts, And as a garden
KJV: bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden
INT: as the earth brings sprouts A garden the things

Jeremiah 23:5
HEB: וַהֲקִמֹתִ֥י לְדָוִ֖ד צֶ֣מַח צַדִּ֑יק וּמָ֤לַךְ
NAS: a righteous Branch; And He will reign
KJV: a righteous Branch, and a King
INT: will raise David Branch A righteous will reign

Jeremiah 33:15
HEB: אַצְמִ֥יחַ לְדָוִ֖ד צֶ֣מַח צְדָקָ֑ה וְעָשָׂ֛ה
NAS: I will cause a righteous Branch of David
KJV: and at that time, will I cause the Branch of righteousness
INT: to spring of David Branch A righteous shall execute

Ezekiel 16:7
HEB: רְבָבָ֗ה כְּצֶ֤מַח הַשָּׂדֶה֙ נְתַתִּ֔יךְ
NAS: you numerous like plants of the field.
KJV: thee to multiply as the bud of the field,
INT: numerous plants of the field made

Ezekiel 17:9
HEB: כָּל־ טַרְפֵּ֤י צִמְחָהּ֙ תִּיבָ֔שׁ וְלֹֽא־
NAS: so that all its sprouting leaves
KJV: in all the leaves of her spring, even without great
INT: all manner leaves sprouting withers nor

Ezekiel 17:10
HEB: עַל־ עֲרֻגֹ֥ת צִמְחָ֖הּ תִּיבָֽשׁ׃ פ
NAS: on the beds where it grew?'
KJV: in the furrows where it grew.
INT: on the beds where wither

Hosea 8:7
HEB: אֵֽין־ ל֗וֹ צֶ֚מַח בְּלִ֣י יַֽעֲשֶׂה־
NAS: has no heads; It yields
KJV: it hath no stalk: the bud shall yield
INT: the standing has heads no yields

Zechariah 3:8
HEB: אֶת־ עַבְדִּ֖י צֶֽמַח׃
NAS: in My servant the Branch.
KJV: my servant the BRANCH.
INT: to bring my servant the Branch

Zechariah 6:12
HEB: הִנֵּה־ אִ֞ישׁ צֶ֤מַח שְׁמוֹ֙ וּמִתַּחְתָּ֣יו
NAS: whose name is Branch, for He will branch
KJV: whose name [is] The BRANCH; and he shall grow up
INT: Behold A man is Branch name where

12 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6780
12 Occurrences

kə·ṣe·maḥ — 1 Occ.
ṣe·maḥ — 6 Occ.
ṣim·ḥāh — 4 Occ.
wə·ṣe·maḥ — 1 Occ.