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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 - “You who ride on white donkeys, sitting on your saddle blankets, and you who walk along the road, consider

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:9 - Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 7:11 - “Therefore I will not keep silent; I will speak out in the anguish of my spirit, I will complain in the bitterness of my soul.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 12:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 12:8 - or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:17 - Evening, morning and noon I cry out in distress, and he hears my voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of the drunkards.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:3

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:3 - I remembered you, God, and I groaned; I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:6 - I remembered my songs in the night. My heart meditated and my spirit asked:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:12 - I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:15 - I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:23 - Though rulers sit together and slander me, your servant will meditate on your decrees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:27 - Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:48

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:48 - I reach out for your commands, which I love, that I may meditate on your decrees.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:78

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:78 - May the arrogant be put to shame for wronging me without cause; but I will meditate on your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:148

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 - My eyes stay open through the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promises.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:5 - I remember the days of long ago; I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:5 - They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty— and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you walk, they will guide you; when you sleep, they will watch over you; when you awake, they will speak to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 53:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:8 - By oppression[fn] and judgment he was taken away. Yet who of his generation protested? For he was cut off from the land of the living; for the transgression of my people he was punished.[fn]
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