Strong's Lexicon sachah: To swim, to float Original Word: שָׂחָה Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance that matches the specific action of swimming as described by "sachah." However, the concept of moving through water can be related to Greek words describing water travel or movement, such as "πλέω" (pleō - to sail). Usage: The Hebrew verb "sachah" primarily means to swim or to float. It is used in contexts where the action of moving through water is described. This verb captures the physical act of swimming, which involves propelling oneself through water using the limbs. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, water was a significant element of daily life, with the Jordan River, the Sea of Galilee, and the Mediterranean Sea being prominent geographical features. Swimming was a practical skill for fishermen, travelers, and those living near water bodies. The ability to swim could be crucial for survival, especially in a culture that relied on fishing and trade via waterways. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to swim NASB Translation swim (2), swimmer (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [שָׂחָה] verb swim (Late Hebrew סָחוּ swimming; Targum סְחָא, Syriac  swim, bathe, also סָחְיָא, סַחְיָנָא, שָׂחְיָנָא swimmer; Aph`el wash); — Qal Participle + Infinitive construct כַּאֲשֶׁר יְפָרֵשׂ הַשּׂחֶה לִשְׂחוֺת Isaiah 25:11. Hiph`il Imperfect1singular אַשְׂחֶה Psalm 6:7 I make my bed swim (with my tears; another view below שִׂיחַQal 1). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance make to swim A primitive root; to swim; causatively, to inundate -- (make to) swim. Forms and Transliterations אַשְׂחֶ֣ה אשחה הַשֹּׂחֶ֖ה השחה לִשְׂח֑וֹת לשחות ’aś·ḥeh ’aśḥeh asCheh haś·śō·ḥeh hassoCheh haśśōḥeh liś·ḥō·wṯ lisChot liśḥōwṯLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 6:6 HEB: יָגַ֤עְתִּי ׀ בְּֽאַנְחָתִ֗י אַשְׂחֶ֣ה בְכָל־ לַ֭יְלָה NAS: I make my bed swim, I dissolve KJV: make I my bed to swim; I water INT: I am weary my sighing swim Every night Isaiah 25:11 Isaiah 25:11 3 Occurrences |
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