Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H6770

Strong's H6770 · Hebrew

צָמֵא

tsâmêʼ · /tsaw-may'/

Number
H6770
Language
Hebrew
Original word
צָמֵא
Transliteration
tsâmêʼ
Pronunciation
tsaw-may'
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

to thirst (literally or figuratively)

KJV: (be a-, suffer) thirst(-y).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered צָמֵא across 10 verses.

athirst2×
thirst2×
thirsted2×
thirsteth2×
thirsty2×

Every occurrence (KJV)

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

Exodus1 verse
Judges2 verses
Ruth1 verse
Job1 verse
Psalms2 verses
Isaiah3 verses

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H6770 (tsâmêʼ) mean?

to thirst (literally or figuratively)

How many times does H6770 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H6770 (צָמֵא) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “athirst.”

How is tsâmêʼ translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H6770 is rendered as “athirst” (2×), “thirst” (2×), “thirsted” (2×), “thirsteth” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word צָמֵא come from?

a primitive root;