צָלַל

tsâlal · /tsaw-lal'/

Number

H6750

Language

Hebrew

Original word

צָלַל

Transliteration

tsâlal

Pronunciation

tsaw-lal'

KJV occurrences

4 verses

Definition

to tinkle, i.e. rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chattering with fear)

KJV: quiver, tingle.

Root / derivation: a primitive root (identical with through the idea of vibration);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צָלַל across 4 verses.

tingle3×

quivered1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Samuel1 verse

1 Samuel 3:11

And the LORD said to Samuel, Behold, I will do a thing in Israel, at which both the ears of every one that heareth it shall tingle.

2 Kings1 verse

2 Kings 21:12

Therefore thus saith the LORD God of Israel, Behold, I am bringing such evil upon Jerusalem and Judah, that whosoever heareth of it, both his ears shall tingle.

Jeremiah1 verse

Jeremiah 19:3

And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.

Habakkuk1 verse

Habakkuk 3:16

When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops. invade: or, cut them in pieces

Topics that use this word

Eli Hophni Idolatry Jerusalem Kings Manasseh Prophets Samuel Visions

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6750 (tsâlal) mean?

to tinkle, i.e. rattle together (as the ears in reddening with shame, or the teeth in chattering with fear)

How many times does H6750 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6750 (צָלַל) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “tingle.”

How is tsâlal translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6750 is rendered as “tingle” (3×), “quivered” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word צָלַל come from?

a primitive root (identical with through the idea of vibration);