Tsâlaʻ — H6760

Definition

verb

to limp (as if one-sided)

1. to limp, be lame
1. (Qal)
1. to limp
2. to be lame

Usually translated as

halt

Origin

a primitive root; probably to curve; used only as denominative from H6763,

• Derived from Tsêlâʻ (H6763)

Greek equivalents

• syntríbō (G4937)

Occurrences

Tsâlaʻ occurs 4 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Genesis (1), Micah (2), Zephaniah (1)

• Genesis 32:31 — And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted (צֹלֵ֖עַ) upon his thigh.
• Micah 4:6 — In that day, saith the LORD, will I assemble her that halteth (הַצֹּ֣לֵעָ֔ה), and I will gather her that is driven out, and her that I have afflicted;
• Micah 4:7 — And I will make her that halted (הַצֹּֽלֵעָה֙) a remnant, and her that was cast far off a strong nation: and the LORD shall reign over them in mount Zion from henceforth, even for ever.
• Zephaniah 3:19 — Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth (הַצֹּלֵעָ֗ה), and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.