צָלַע
tsa.la
“to limp”
Definition
to limp (as if one-sided)
a primitive root; probably to curve; used only as denominative from H6763 (צֵלָע),
- to limp, be lame 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to limp 1a2) to be lame 2) (Pael) to pray Aramaic equivalent: tse.la (*צְלָא *"to pray" H6739)
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
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Occurrences
צָלַע appears 3 times in the Old Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
“On that day,” declares the LORD,“I will gather the lame;I will assemble the outcast,even those whom I have afflicted.
And I will make the lame into a remnant,and the outcast into a strong nation.Then the LORD will rule over them in Mount Zionfrom that day and forever.
Behold, at that time,I will deal with all who afflict you.I will save the lameand gather the scattered;and I will appoint praise and famefor the disgraced throughout the earth.
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