Strong's H7878 · Hebrew
שִׂיחַ
sîyach · /see'-akh/
Definition
to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
KJV: commune, complain, declare, meditate, muse, pray, speak, talk (with).
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered שִׂיחַ across 19 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
19 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges1 verse
1 Chronicles1 verse
Job2 verses
Psalms14 verses
Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalms 69:12They that sit in the gate speak against me; and I was the song of the drunkards. drunkards: Heb. drinkers of strong drink
Psalms 77:3I remembered God, and was troubled: I complained, and my spirit was overwhelmed. Selah.
Psalms 77:6I call to remembrance my song in the night: I commune with mine own heart: and my spirit made diligent search.
Psalms 77:12I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.
Psalms 105:2Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Psalms 119:15I will meditate in thy precepts, and have respect unto thy ways.
Psalms 119:23Princes also did sit and speak against me: but thy servant did meditate in thy statutes.
Psalms 119:27Make me to understand the way of thy precepts: so shall I talk of thy wondrous works.
Psalms 119:48My hands also will I lift up unto thy commandments, which I have loved; and I will meditate in thy statutes.
Psalms 119:78Let the proud be ashamed; for they dealt perversely with me without a cause: but I will meditate in thy precepts.
Psalms 119:148Mine eyes prevent the night watches, that I might meditate in thy word.
Psalms 143:5I remember the days of old; I meditate on all thy works; I muse on the work of thy hands.
Psalms 145:5I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works. works: Heb. things, or, words
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H7878 (sîyach) mean?
to ponder, i.e. (by implication) converse (with oneself, and hence, aloud) or (transitively) utter
How many times does H7878 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H7878 (שִׂיחַ) appears in 19 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “meditate.”
How is sîyach translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H7878 is rendered as “meditate” (5×), “talk” (5×), “speak” (4×), “commune” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word שִׂיחַ come from?
a primitive root;