Lexical Definition
צָלַל tsâlal (tsaw-lal') to tingle H:V
a primitive root (identical with through the idea of vibration)
quiver, tingle.
- to tinkle, i.e. rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chattering with fear)
1) to tingle, quiver
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to tingle (of ears)
1a2) to quiver (of fear)
See Greek: δύνω · ἠχέω · καθίστημι
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| תִּצַּ֥לְנָה | they will tingle | Jer.19.3 |
| תִּצַּ֖לְנָה | they will tingle | 2Kgs.21.12 |
| תְּצִלֶּ֖ינָה | they will tingle | 1Sam.3.11 |
| צָלֲל֣וּ | they quivered | Hab.3.16 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
I. [צָלַל] verb tingle, quiver (Late Hebrew צִלְצֵל whirr (rare); Arabic ,
; ᵑ7 צְלַל; Syriac
); — Perfect 3 plural צָֽלְלוּ Hab 3:16 Imperfect 3 feminine plural תְּצִלֶּינָה 1Sam 3:11, תִּצַּלְנָה (Ges«GKC:67g»§ 67g) 2Kgs 21:12; Jer 19:3 — tingle, of ears, at horrid sound 1Sam 3:11; 2Kgs 21:12; Jer 19:3 (all of dreadful news); of lips, quiver in terror Hab 3:16.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Samuel | 3:11 |
| 2 Kings | 21:12 |
| Jeremiah | 19:3 |
| Habakkuk | 3:16 |