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צַיִד H6718
H6718 is the Hebrew word צַיִד, transliterated tsayid and said tsah'-yid. The King James Version most often renders it venison.
What it means
the chase; also game (thus taken); (generally) lunch (especially for a journey).
Where it comes from
from a form of H6679 (צוּד) and meaning the same.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 17 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: [idiom] catcheth, food, [idiom] hunter, (that which he took in) hunting, venison, victuals.
Verses using צַיִד
All 16 verses, quoted in full.
Genesis 10:9 · KJV
He was a mighty hunter before the LORD: wherefore it is said, Even as Nimrod the mighty hunter before the LORD.
Genesis 25:27 · KJV
And the boys grew: and Esau was a cunning hunter, a man of the field; and Jacob was a plain man, dwelling in tents.
Genesis 25:28 · KJV
And Isaac loved Esau, because he did eat of his venison: but Rebekah loved Jacob.
Genesis 27:3 · KJV
Now therefore take, I pray thee, thy weapons, thy quiver and thy bow, and go out to the field, and take me some venison;
Genesis 27:5 · KJV
And Rebekah heard when Isaac spake to Esau his son. And Esau went to the field to hunt for venison, and to bring it.
Genesis 27:7 · KJV
Bring me venison, and make me savoury meat, that I may eat, and bless thee before the LORD before my death.
Genesis 27:19 · KJV
And Jacob said unto his father, I am Esau thy first born; I have done according as thou badest me: arise, I pray thee, sit and eat of my venison, that thy soul may bless me.
Genesis 27:25 · KJV
And he said, Bring it near to me, and I will eat of my son’s venison, that my soul may bless thee. And he brought it near to him, and he did eat: and he brought him wine, and he drank.
Genesis 27:31 · KJV
And he also had made savoury meat, and brought it unto his father, and said unto his father, Let my father arise, and eat of his son’s venison, that thy soul may bless me.
Genesis 27:33 · KJV
And Isaac trembled very exceedingly, and said, Who? where is he that hath taken venison, and brought it me, and I have eaten of all before thou camest, and have blessed him? yea, and he shall be blessed.
Leviticus 17:13 · KJV
And whatsoever man there be of the children of Israel, or of the strangers that sojourn among you, which hunteth and catcheth any beast or fowl that may be eaten; he shall even pour out the blood thereof, and cover it with dust.
Joshua 9:5 · KJV
And old shoes and clouted upon their feet, and old garments upon them; and all the bread of their provision was dry and mouldy.
Joshua 9:14 · KJV
And the men took of their victuals, and asked not counsel at the mouth of the LORD.
Job 38:41 · KJV
Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat.
Psalm 132:15 · KJV
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Proverbs 12:27 · KJV
The slothful man roasteth not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6718 mean?
H6718 is the Hebrew word צַיִד (tsayid), meaning the chase; also game (thus taken); (generally) lunch (especially for a journey).
How is H6718 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it venison (7 times), hunter (3 times), provision (2 times), some venison (1 time), catcheth (1 time), among others.
How many times does H6718 appear in the Bible?
צַיִד (tsayid) is tagged in 16 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6718 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from a form of H6679 (צוּד) and meaning the same.
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