H6867A Hebrew
צָרָב
tsa.tav
burning
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word צָרָב (tza'av) has a single occurrence in the Bible and is translated to "burning". Its short definition indicates a state of intense heat, possibly indicating a flame or fire. As part of the semantic domain of "Light & Darkness", this word likely contrasts with concepts of shadow or darkness. Given its limited usage in scripture, the word's meaning seems relatively straightforward, emphasizing the presence of intense heat rather than any abstract or metaphorical connotations.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text