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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 - “Speak, you who ride on white donkeys,
Who sit in judges’ attire,
And who walk along the road.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:9

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:9 - Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him;
Talk of all His wondrous works!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 7:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 7:11 - “Therefore I will not restrain my mouth;
I will speak 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;
And the fish of the sea will explain to you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 55:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 55:17 - Evening and morning and at noon
I will pray, and cry aloud,
And He shall hear my voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:12 - Those who sit in the gate speak against 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 God, and was troubled;
I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:6 - I call to remembrance my song in the night;
I meditate within my heart,
And my spirit makes diligent search.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 77:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 77:12 - I will also meditate on all Your work,
And talk of Your deeds.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 105:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 105:2 - Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him;
Talk of all His wondrous works!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:15 - I will meditate on Your precepts,
And contemplate Your ways.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:23 - Princes also sit and speak against me,
But Your servant meditates on Your statutes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:27 - Make me understand the way of Your precepts;
So shall I meditate on Your wonderful works.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:48

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:48 - My hands also I will lift up to Your commandments,
Which I love,
And I will meditate on Your statutes.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:78

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:78 - Let the proud be ashamed,
For they treated me wrongfully with falsehood;
But I will meditate on Your precepts.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 119:148

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 119:148 - My eyes are awake through the night watches,
That I may meditate on Your word.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:5 - I remember the days of old;
I meditate on all Your works;
I muse on the work of Your hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 145:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 145:5 - I[fn] will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty,
And on Your wondrous works.[fn]

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:22

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:22 - When you roam, they[fn] will lead you;
When you sleep, they will keep you;
And when you awake, they will speak with you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 53:8

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 53:8 - He was taken from prison and from judgment,
And who will declare His generation?
For He was cut off from the land of the living;
For the transgressions of My people He was stricken.
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