Lexical Summary tsemach: Branch, Sprout, Shoot Original Word: צֶמַח 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 Originfrom 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 masculineJeremiah 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 Topical Lexicon Range of Meaning and Imageryצֶמַח spans the literal sphere of vegetation and the prophetic sphere of covenant hope. In everyday speech it denotes any natural sprouting, bud, or fresh growth. In prophetic texts it becomes a title—“the Branch”—for the promised Davidic ruler through whom the LORD will renew His people and His land. Occurrences in Narrative and Wisdom Literature • Genesis 19:25 places צֶמַח among the objects destroyed with Sodom, underscoring total judgment: “He overthrew…all that grew on the ground.” Prophetic Usage: Judgment and Restoration Several prophets use צֶמַח to portray both devastation and revival: • Ezekiel 16:7 pictures abandoned Jerusalem maturing “like a plant of the field,” a growth later imperiled by sin. The Messianic Title “The Branch” Four key passages use צֶמַח as a proper title for the coming King: • Isaiah 4:2 – “On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious.” The image links moral beauty with restored land. These texts locate the Branch before, during, and after the exile, showing a continuous divine promise. The Davidic monarchy appears cut down, yet a fresh shoot will rise from the stump, embodying covenant faithfulness and ushering in a renewed creation. Theological Themes 1. Providence: Natural צֶמַח growth testifies to the Creator’s daily care (Psalm 65:10). Relevance for Preaching and Ministry • Assurance of Christ’s Reign: The Branch prophecies ground confidence in Jesus Christ as the righteous, wise King who fulfills Davidic promises (Luke 1:32–33). Summary צֶמַח moves from field to throne, from literal sprouts to the regal, priestly Branch. Every occurrence, whether describing vegetation, judgment, or the Messiah, converges on one truth: the LORD sovereignly brings life out of barrenness, culminating in the righteous Branch who secures both fertile land and redeemed hearts. 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 wəṣemaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Isaiah 4:2 Isaiah 61:11 Jeremiah 23:5 Jeremiah 33:15 Ezekiel 16:7 Ezekiel 17:9 Ezekiel 17:10 Hosea 8:7 Zechariah 3:8 Zechariah 6:12 12 Occurrences |
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draw together, or 
bandage (a wound),be compact; Late Hebrew צִמְצֵם press; ᵑ7Jer Palpel, Ithpalpel veil (? denominative)).