Lexicon tsaphtsaphah: Willow, Poplar Original Word: צַפְצָפָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance willow tree From tsuwph; a willow (as growing in overflowed places) -- willow tree. see HEBREW tsuwph 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. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to "tremble" or "quiver."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1914 (ἐπιπλέω, epipleo), which means "to float" or "to sail upon." While not directly related in meaning to the Hebrew term for willow, the Greek word shares a thematic connection through the concept of water, as both the willow and the act of floating are associated with aquatic environments. This connection underscores the importance of water as a life-giving and sustaining force in both Hebrew and Greek contexts. Usage: The term צַפְצָפָה is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a type of tree, specifically a willow, which is often associated with water sources due to its preference for moist environments. Context: The Hebrew word צַפְצָפָה (tsaphtsaphah) appears in the context of describing trees that grow in wet or marshy areas. In Isaiah 44:4, the term is used metaphorically to describe the flourishing of descendants, likening them to willows by flowing streams: "They will sprout among the grass like poplars by flowing streams." The willow tree is emblematic of growth and vitality, often found near water, which is a symbol of life and sustenance in the biblical narrative. The imagery of the willow's quivering leaves may also evoke a sense of movement and life, further enhancing its symbolic representation of prosperity and abundance. 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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