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צָלָה H6740
H6740 is the Hebrew word צָלָה, transliterated tsâlâh and said tsaw-law'. The King James Version most often renders it roast.
What it means
to roast.
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: roast.
Verses using צָלָה
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
1 Samuel 2:15 · KJV
Also before they burnt the fat, the priest’s servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
Isaiah 44:16 · KJV
He burneth part thereof in the fire; with part thereof he eateth flesh; he roasteth roast, and is satisfied: yea, he warmeth himself, and saith, Aha, I am warm, I have seen the fire:
Isaiah 44:19 · KJV
And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree?
Common questions
What does Strong's H6740 mean?
H6740 is the Hebrew word צָלָה (tsâlâh), meaning to roast.
How is H6740 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it roast (1 time), roasteth (1 time), thereof i have roasted (1 time).
How many times does H6740 appear in the Bible?
צָלָה (tsâlâh) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6740 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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