Biblica Analytica

צָבָה

tsa.vah (H6638)

to swell

2 verses 1 books OT 2 / NT 0
AI Word Study

The Hebrew word צָבָה (tsa.vah, H6638) is defined as "to swell." Its semantic domain indicates that it is primarily related to construction and crafts. This word is used only two times in the Bible. The meaning of "to swell" is straightforward, implying an increase in size or quantity. In the context of construction and crafts, this could refer to materials expanding or being inflated. However, without more information, its specific application remains unclear. Given its limited usage, it's difficult to determine the significance of this word in the broader context of the Hebrew Bible. Nevertheless, its concise meaning and specialized domain offer insights into the craftsmanship and material usage prevalent in ancient Israelite society.

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Numbers 5:22

and this water that brings a curse will go into your bowels, and make your body swell, and your thigh fall away.” The woman shall say, “Amen, Amen.”

Numbers 5:27

When he has made her drink the water, then it shall happen, if she is defiled and has committed a trespass against her husband, that the water that causes the curse will enter into her and become bitter, and her body will swell, and her thigh will fall away; and the woman will be a curse among her people.