Lexical Definition
צָלַע tsâlaʻ (tsaw-lah') to limp H:V
a primitive root; probably to curve; used only as denominative from צֵלָע,
halt.
- to limp (as if one-sided)
1) to limp, be lame
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to limp
1a2) to be lame
See Greek: συντρίβω
Usage: 4 forms in 4 verses
Extended Information
- Aramaic equivalent: tse.la (צְלָא "to pray" צְלָא)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. [צָלַע] verb limp (Arabic , Aramaic טלע Aph`el); —
Qal Participle צֹלֵעַ עַליְֿרֵכוֺ Gen 32:32* (J; of Jacob); feminine הַצֹלֵעָה as substantive, of personified Judah as flock [צאֹן] Mic 4:6; Mic 4:7; Zeph 3:19.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 32:32* |
| Micah | 4:6 · 4:7 |
| Zephaniah | 3:19 |