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Strong's H6761 צֶלַע (tsela)

Tsela means “adversity” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Strong's Number H6761
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 3
Books 2

Strong's H6761 Quick Answer

Strong's H6761 צֶּלַע (tsela`) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. tsela` (tseh'-lah) n-m. 1. a limping or full (figuratively) [from H6760] It has 3 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include adversity, halt, and halting. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
tsela` (tseh'-lah) n-m. 1. a limping or full (figuratively) [from H6760]
Usage
3 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
adversity, halt, and halting

Meaning and Definition

tsela` (tseh'-lah) n-m. 1. a limping or full (figuratively) [from H6760] KJV: adversity, halt(-ing). Root(s): H6760

Original Word
צֶּלַע
Transliteration
tsela`
Derivation
Root: צלע First root strongs: 6760
Morphology
noun masc

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6761. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's H6761 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render tsela`, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

adversity Psalms 35:15 halt Psalms 38:17 halting Jeremiah 20:10

How Strong's H6761 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Old Testament with 3 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6761 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's H6761 in the Old Testament

3 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Psalms 35:15 KJV

But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:

Psalms 38:17 KJV

For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.

Jeremiah 20:10 KJV

For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

Usage Excerpts

First 3 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6761.

Psalms 35:15 Old Testament, KJV
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: yea, the abjects gathered themselves together against me, and I knew it not; they did tear me, and ceased not:
Psalms 38:17 Old Testament, KJV
For I am ready to halt, and my sorrow is continually before me.
Jeremiah 20:10 Old Testament, KJV
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6761, grouped by book.

Psalms 2 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 1 usage, Old Testament

Strong's H6761 FAQ

What does tsela (צֶלַע) mean?

Tsela (Strong's H6761) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "adversity". tsela` (tseh'-lah) n-m. 1. a limping or full (figuratively) [from H6760]

How many times is tsela (צֶלַע) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 3 linked usages for Strong's H6761 across 2 books.

Where can I study tsela (צֶלַע) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6761 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate tsela (צֶלַע)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as adversity, halt, and halting. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.