Strong's H6728 · Hebrew
צִיִּי
tsîyîy · /tsee-ee'/
Definition
a desert-dweller, i.e. nomad or wild beast
KJV: wild beast of the desert, that dwell in (inhabiting) the wilderness.
Root / derivation: from the same as H6723 (צִיָּה);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צִיִּי across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah3 verses
But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there. wild: Heb. Ziim doleful: Heb. Ochim owls: or, ostriches: Heb. daughters of the owl
Isaiah 23:13Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.
Isaiah 34:14The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest. The wilddesert: Heb. Ziim the wildisland: Heb. Ijim screech: or, night monster
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6728 (tsîyîy) mean?
a desert-dweller, i.e. nomad or wild beast
How many times does H6728 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6728 (צִיִּי) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “desert.”
How is tsîyîy translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6728 is rendered as “desert” (3×), “wilderness” (3×).
Where does the Hebrew word צִיִּי come from?
from the same as H6723 (צִיָּה);