6873. tsarach
Lexicon
tsarach: To cry out, to shout

Original Word: צָרַח
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsarach
Pronunciation: tsaw-rahkh'
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-rakh')
Definition: To cry out, to shout
Meaning: to be clear, to whoop

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cry, roar

A primitive root; to be clear (in tone, i.e. Shrill), i.e. To whoop -- cry, roar.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to cry, roar
NASB Translation
cries (1), raise a war cry (1), war cry (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. צָרַח verb cry, roar (Late Hebrew id., cry (of raven); Assyrian ƒarâ—u, cry aloud, Arabic Ethiopic ᵑ7 צְרַח Aph`el (of bear), Syriac especially Aph`el and derivatives ); —

Qal Participle active מַר צֹרֵחַ שָׁם גִּבּוֺר Zephaniah 1:14 bitterly roareth there a hero, but abrupt in context and improbable; Gr (in part after ᵐ5) conjectures יִצְרַח כַּגִּבּוֺר ׳קוֺל י (compare Hiph`il).

Hiph`il Imperfect3masculine singular יַצְרִיחַ Isaiah 42:13 utter a roar (of ׳י, going to battle; "" יָרִיעַ).

II. צרח (√ of following; compare Arabic dig a , also cleave the ground, rend open; sepulchral chamber (with niches for bodies); Nabataean צריחה (compare Nö in EutNab. Inschr. 55 DrSm. 76)).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G994 (βοάω, boaō): This Greek verb is used in the New Testament to describe a loud cry or shout, similar to the Hebrew צָרַח. It is often used in contexts where individuals are calling out for help or making a public proclamation. The parallel between these terms highlights the continuity of this expressive action across the biblical narrative, emphasizing the human need to vocalize urgent requests or declarations.

Usage: The verb צָרַח (tsarach) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe a loud, clear cry or shout, often in the context of a call for help or a proclamation. It conveys a sense of urgency and intensity.

Context: • The Hebrew verb צָרַח (tsarach) appears in various contexts within the Old Testament, often associated with a loud cry or shout. This term is used to express a range of emotions, from joy to distress, and is frequently found in narratives where individuals or groups are calling out for attention or assistance.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of צָרַח can be seen in passages where the intensity of the cry is emphasized. For example, in situations of distress or when seeking divine intervention, the act of crying out is portrayed as a powerful expression of need or proclamation.
• The verb is also used in contexts of public declaration or announcement, where the clarity and volume of the cry are significant for the message being conveyed. This reflects the cultural and religious practices of the time, where vocal expressions played a crucial role in communication and worship.

Forms and Transliterations
יַצְרִ֔יחַ יצריח צֹרֵ֖חַ צרח ṣō·rê·aḥ ṣōrêaḥ tzoReach yaṣ·rî·aḥ yaṣrîaḥ yatzRiach
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Englishman's Concordance
Isaiah 42:13
HEB: יָרִ֙יעַ֙ אַף־ יַצְרִ֔יחַ עַל־ אֹיְבָ֖יו
NAS: yes, He will raise a war cry. He will prevail
KJV: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail
INT: will utter yes will raise against his enemies

Zephaniah 1:14
HEB: יְהוָ֔ה מַ֥ר צֹרֵ֖חַ שָׁ֥ם גִּבּֽוֹר׃
NAS: In it the warrior cries out bitterly.
KJV: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.
INT: of the LORD bitterly cries it the warrior

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6873
2 Occurrences


ṣō·rê·aḥ — 1 Occ.
yaṣ·rî·aḥ — 1 Occ.















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