Berean Strong's Lexicon tsirah: Hornet Original Word: צִרְעָה Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַע (tsara), which means to strike or to sting. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "tsirah" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as the concept of the hornet as a divine instrument is unique to the Hebrew Scriptures. Usage: The term "tsirah" refers to a hornet, a type of stinging insect. In the biblical context, it is used metaphorically to describe a divine instrument of fear and panic sent by God to drive out the enemies of Israel. The hornet symbolizes God's power to instill terror and facilitate the conquest of the Promised Land by the Israelites. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, hornets were known for their painful stings and aggressive behavior. They were often seen as symbols of fear and divine retribution. The use of hornets in the biblical narrative underscores the belief in God's sovereignty and His ability to use natural elements to achieve His purposes. The imagery of hornets would have been a powerful reminder to the Israelites of God's active role in their victories. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tsaraath Definition hornets NASB Translation hornet (2), hornets (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs צִרְעָה noun feminine collective hornets (? as wounding, prostrating; Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew); — allies of Israel; — ׳הַצּ Exodus 23:28; Joshua 24:12 (both E), Deuteronomy 7:20. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance hornet From tsara'; a wasp (as stinging) -- hornet. see HEBREW tsara' Forms and Transliterations הַצִּרְעָ֔ה הַצִּרְעָ֖ה הצרעה haṣ·ṣir·‘āh haṣṣir‘āh hatztzirAhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 23:28 HEB: וְשָׁלַחְתִּ֥י אֶת־ הַצִּרְעָ֖ה לְפָנֶ֑יךָ וְגֵרְשָׁ֗ה NAS: I will send hornets ahead KJV: And I will send hornets before INT: will send hornets ahead will drive Deuteronomy 7:20 Joshua 24:12 3 Occurrences |
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