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צָעָה H6808
H6808 is the Hebrew word צָעָה, transliterated tsâʻâh and said tsaw-aw'. The King James Version most often renders it captive exile.
What it means
to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out), i.e. (figuratively) depopulate; by implication, to imprison or conquer; (reflexive) to lie down (for coitus).
Where it comes from
a primitive root.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: captive exile, travelling, (cause to) wander(-er).
Verses using צָעָה
All 4 verses, quoted in full.
Isaiah 51:14 · KJV
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.
Isaiah 63:1 · KJV
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Jeremiah 2:20 · KJV
For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.
Jeremiah 48:12 · KJV
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles.
Common questions
What does Strong's H6808 mean?
H6808 is the Hebrew word צָעָה (tsâʻâh), meaning to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out), i.e. (figuratively) depopulate; by implication, to imprison or conquer; (reflexive) to lie down (for coitus).
How is H6808 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it captive exile (1 time), travelling (1 time), wanderest (1 time), wanderers (1 time), cause him to wander (1 time).
How many times does H6808 appear in the Bible?
צָעָה (tsâʻâh) is tagged in 4 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H6808 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primitive root.
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