Strong's Lexicon siach: Meditation, complaint, talk, communication Original Word: שִׂיחַ Word Origin: From the root verb שִׂיחַ (siach), which means to muse, meditate, or speak. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "siach," the concept of meditation and thoughtful reflection can be related to Greek words such as μελετάω (meletao - G3191), which means to care for, attend to, or practice, often used in the context of meditative study or reflection. Usage: The Hebrew word "siach" primarily refers to the act of meditating or musing, often in a reflective or contemplative manner. It can also denote a form of communication, whether it be a complaint, a conversation, or a thoughtful discourse. In the biblical context, "siach" is often associated with deep, personal reflection or prayerful meditation on God's word and works. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, meditation was not merely a silent or passive activity but involved active engagement with God's laws and creation. The practice of "siach" was integral to the spiritual life of the Israelites, serving as a means to internalize and reflect upon God's commandments and His presence in their lives. This form of meditation was often vocal, involving the recitation or murmuring of scripture, which helped in memorization and deeper understanding. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from siach Definition to muse, complain, talk (of) NASB Translation complain (2), considered (1), meditate (7), meditates (1), muse (2), sigh (1), sing (1), speak (3), talk (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs שִׂיחַ verb denominative muse, complain, in poetry talk (of); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular יָשִׂיחַ Psalm 119:23; 3feminine singular suffix תְּשִׂיחֶ֑ךָ Proverbs 6:22; 1singular אָשִׂיחַ Psalm 119:78 +, etc.; Imperative masculine singular שִׂיחַ Job 12:8, masculine plural שִׂיחוּ Judges 5:10 +; Infinitiveconstruct שִׂיחַ Psalm 119:148; — 1 complain: Psalm 55:18; Psalm 77:4 (both "" הָמָה), Job 7:11 (בְּמַר נַפְשִׁי), + Psalm 6:7 (read probably אָשִׁימָה for אַשְׁחֶה). 2 muse: עִםלְֿבָבִי Psalm 77:7; with ב, meditate upon, study, God's עֲלִילוֺת Psalm 77:13 ("" הָגָה); מִּקּוּדִים Psalm 119:15; Psalm 119:78; חֻמִּים Psalm 119:23; Psalm 119:48; נִפְלָאוֺת Psalm 119:27; אִמְרָה Psalm 119:148; with accusative דִּבְרֵי נִפְלְאֹתֶיךָ Psalm 145:5. 3. a. talk (about), sing (of): absolute Judges 5:10 (ode); with ב, Psalm 105:2 = 1 Chronicles 16:9 ("" שִׁיר, זִמֵּר; so SS Gerber, but possibly = 2, so Dr), Psalm 69:13 (ב person against; "" נְגִינוֺת, of mocking words). b. with suffix person talk (with) Proverbs 6:22 (strike out Toy); with לְ speak to Job 12:8 (Di 'sprich sinnend'; Hi Bu read שֶׁרֶץ; Kau חַיַּת (so Bu as alternative), Bö and others below II. שִׂיחַ). Pol`el meditate, consider: Imperfect3masculine singular יְשׂוֺחֵחַ Isaiah 53:8 (absolute); 1 singular אֲשׂוֺחֵחַ Psalm 143:5 (ב of thing; "" הָגָה). — Genesis 24:63 see I. שׁוּמ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk withA primitive root; to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter -- commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with). Forms and Transliterations אֲשׂוֹחֵֽחַ׃ אָ֝שִׂ֗יחָה אָשִֽׂיחָה׃ אָשִׂ֑יחָה אָשִׂ֓יחָה ׀ אָשִׂ֣יחָה אָשִׂ֥יחַ אשוחח׃ אשיח אשיחה אשיחה׃ בְ֝שִׂיחִ֗י בשיחי וְ֝אָשִׂ֗יחָה וְאָשִׂ֥יחָה ואשיחה יְשׂוֹחֵ֑חַ יָשִׂ֣יחוּ יָשִׂ֥יחַ יחו ישוחח ישיח ישיחו לָ֝שִׂ֗יחַ לשיח שִֽׂיחוּ׃ שִׂ֖יחוּ שִׂ֝֗יחוּ שִׂ֣יחַ שיח שיחו שיחו׃ תְשִׂיחֶֽךָ׃ תשיחך׃ ’ā·śî·aḥ ’ā·śî·ḥāh ’ă·śō·w·ḥê·aḥ ’āśîaḥ ’āśîḥāh ’ăśōwḥêaḥ ·ḥū aSiach aSichah asoCheach ḇə·śî·ḥî ḇəśîḥî chu ḥū lā·śî·aḥ laSiach lāśîaḥ śî·aḥ śî·ḥū Siach śîaḥ Sichu śîḥū ṯə·śî·ḥe·ḵā tesiChecha ṯəśîḥeḵā veaSichah vesiChi wə’āśîḥāh wə·’ā·śî·ḥāh yā·śî·aḥ yā·śî·ḥū yaSiach yāśîaḥ yaSichu yāśîḥū yə·śō·w·ḥê·aḥ yesoCheach yəśōwḥêaḥLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:10 HEB: עַל־ דֶּ֖רֶךְ שִֽׂיחוּ׃ NAS: And you who travel on the road-- sing! KJV: Speak, ye that ride on white INT: on the road Speak 1 Chronicles 16:9 Job 7:11 Job 7:13 Job 12:8 Psalm 55:17 Psalm 69:12 Psalm 77:3 Psalm 77:6 Psalm 77:12 Psalm 105:2 Psalm 119:15 Psalm 119:23 Psalm 119:27 Psalm 119:48 Psalm 119:78 Psalm 119:148 Psalm 143:5 Psalm 145:5 Proverbs 6:22 Isaiah 53:8 21 Occurrences |
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