Strong's Lexicon tsaphtsaphah: Willow, Poplar Original Word: צַפְצָפָה Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to skip or leap Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of trees and their symbolic meanings can be found in various Greek terms related to nature and creation, such as δένδρον (dendron, Strong's Greek 1186) for "tree." Usage: The term "tsaphtsaphah" refers to a type of tree, commonly identified as the willow or poplar. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with water-rich environments, as these trees typically grow near streams or rivers. The willow is noted for its flexible branches and its ability to thrive in moist soil. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the willow tree held both practical and symbolic significance. It was used in the construction of booths during the Feast of Tabernacles (Sukkot), as described in Leviticus 23:40. The willow's presence in the landscape was a sign of water and fertility, essential for an agrarian society. Its branches were also used in various religious and cultural ceremonies, symbolizing joy and celebration. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsaphaph Definition perhaps willow NASB Translation willow (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צַפְצָפָה noun feminine a kind of willow (? onomatopoetic, from rustling; Late Hebrew id.; Arabic  ); — Ezekiel 17:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance willow tree From tsuwph; a willow (as growing in overflowed places) -- willow tree. see HEBREW tsuwph Forms and Transliterations צַפְצָפָ֖ה צפצפה ṣap̄·ṣā·p̄āh ṣap̄ṣāp̄āh tzaftzaFahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 17:5 HEB: מַ֣יִם רַבִּ֔ים צַפְצָפָ֖ה שָׂמֽוֹ׃ NAS: waters; he set it [like] a willow. KJV: [and] set it [as] a willow tree. INT: waters abundant it a willow set 1 Occurrence |
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