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Lexicon :: Strong's H7878 - śîaḥ

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שִׂיחַ
Transliteration
śîaḥ
Pronunciation
see'-akh
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 2255

Strong’s Definitions

שִׂיחַ sîyach, see'-akh; a primitive root; to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter:—commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x

The KJV translates Strong's H7878 in the following manner: talk (5x), meditate (5x), speak (4x), complain (2x), pray (1x), commune (1x), muse (1x), declare (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 20x
The KJV translates Strong's H7878 in the following manner: talk (5x), meditate (5x), speak (4x), complain (2x), pray (1x), commune (1x), muse (1x), declare (1x).

  1. to put forth, mediate, muse, commune, speak, complain, ponder, sing

    1. (Qal)

      1. to complain

      2. to muse, meditate upon, study, ponder

      3. to talk, sing, speak

    2. (Polel) to meditate, consider, put forth thoughts

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
שִׂיחַ sîyach, see'-akh; a primitive root; to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter:—commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with).
STRONGS H7878: Abbreviations
† שִׂיחַ verb denominative muse, complain, in poetry talk (of); —
Qal Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יָשִׂיחַ Psalm 119:23; 3rd person feminine singular suffix תְּשִׂיחֶ֑ךָ Proverbs 6:22; 1st person singular אָשִׂיחַ Psalm 119:78 +, etc.; Imperative masculine singular שִׂיחַ Job 12:8, masculine plural שִׂיחוּ Judges 5:10 +; Infinitive construct שִׂיחַ Psalm 119:148; —
1. complain: Psalm 55:18; Psalm 77:4 (both || הָמָה), Job 7:11 (בְּמַר נַפְשִׁי), + Psalm 6:7 (read probably אָשִׁימָה for אַשְׁחֶה).
2. muse: עִםלְֿבָבִי Psalm 77:7; with ב, meditate upon, study, God's עֲלִילוֺת Psalm 77:13 (|| הָגָה); מִּקּוּדִים Psalm 119:15; Psalm 119:78; חֻמִּים Psalm 119:23; Psalm 119:48; נִפְלָאוֺת Psalm 119:27; אִמְרָה Psalm 119:148; with accusative דִּבְרֵי נִפְלְאֹתֶיךָ Psalm 145:5.
3.
a. talk (about), sing (of): absolute Judges 5:10 (ode); with ב, Psalm 105:2 = 1 Chronicles 16:9 (|| שִׁיר, זִמֵּר; so SS Gerber, but possibly = 2, so Dr), Psalm 69:13 (ב person against; || נְגִינוֺת, of mocking words).
b. with suffix person talk (with) Proverbs 6:22 (strike out Toy); with לְ speak to Job 12:8 (Di 'sprich sinnend'; Hi Bu read שֶׁרֶץ; Kau חַיַּת (so Bu as alternative), Bö and others below II. שִׂיחַ).
Pol`el meditate, consider: Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יְשׂוֺחֵחַ Isaiah 53:8 (absolute); 1st person singular אֲשׂוֺחֵחַ Psalm 143:5 (ב of thing; || הָגָה). — Genesis 24:63 see I. שׁוּמ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

24:63

Judges

5:10; 5:10

1 Chronicles

16:9

Job

7:11; 12:8; 12:8

Psalms

6:7; 55:18; 69:13; 77:4; 77:7; 77:13; 105:2; 119:15; 119:23; 119:23; 119:27; 119:48; 119:78; 119:78; 119:148; 119:148; 143:5; 145:5

Proverbs

6:22; 6:22

Isaiah

53:8

H7878

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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H7878 matches the Hebrew שִׂיחַ (śîaḥ),
which occurs 20 times in 20 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:10 - “Consider this, you who ride on fine donkeys,
you who sit on fancy saddle blankets,
and you who walk along the road.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:9 - Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 7:11 - “I cannot keep from speaking.
I must express my anguish.
My bitter soul must complain.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:8 - Speak to the earth, and it will instruct you.
Let the fish in the sea speak to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:17 - Morning, noon, and night
I cry out in my distress,
and the LORD hears my voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - I am the favorite topic of town gossip,
and all the drunks sing about me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:3 - I think of God, and I moan,
overwhelmed with longing for his help.
Interlude

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:6 - when my nights were filled with joyful songs.
I search my soul and ponder the difference now.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:12 - They are constantly in my thoughts.
I cannot stop thinking about your mighty works.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to him; yes, sing his praises.
Tell everyone about his wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:15 - I will study your commandments
and reflect on your ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:23 - Even princes sit and speak against me,
but I will meditate on your decrees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:27 - Help me understand the meaning of your commandments,
and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:48

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:48 - I honor and love your commands.
I meditate on your decrees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:78

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:78 - Bring disgrace upon the arrogant people who lied about me;
meanwhile, I will concentrate on your commandments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:148

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 - I stay awake through the night,
thinking about your promise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:5 - I remember the days of old.
I ponder all your great works
and think about what you have done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:5 - I will meditate[fn] on your majestic, glorious splendor
and your wonderful miracles.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you walk, their counsel will lead you.
When you sleep, they will protect you.
When you wake up, they will advise you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 53:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:8 - Unjustly condemned,
he was led away.[fn]
No one cared that he died without descendants,
that his life was cut short in midstream.[fn]
But he was struck down
for the rebellion of my people.
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