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Strong's H6808 צָעָה (tsaah)

Tsaah means “captive exile” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Strong's Number H6808
Language Hebrew
Linked Usages 4
Books 2

Strong's H6808 Quick Answer

Strong's H6808 צָּעָה (tsa`ah) is a Hebrew Strong's word-study entry. tsa`ah (tsaw-aw') v. 1. to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out) 2. (figuratively) to depopulate It has 4 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include should, every, captive, exile, and hasteneth. Indexed coverage on this page includes Old Testament.

Meaning
tsa`ah (tsaw-aw') v. 1. to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out) 2. (figuratively) to depopulate
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
Old Testament
Usage Words
should, every, captive, exile, and hasteneth

Meaning and Definition

tsa`ah (tsaw-aw') v. 1. to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out) 2. (figuratively) to depopulate 3. (by implication) to imprison or conquer 4. (reflexively) to lie down (for coitus) [a primitive root] KJV: captive exile, travelling, (cause to) wander(-er).

Original Word
צָּעָה
Transliteration
tsa`ah
Derivation
Root: צעה
Morphology
verb-stem

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's H6808. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

should every captive exile hasteneth may loosed die pit nor bread fail

How Strong's H6808 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 4 linked usages.
  • The linked rows are Old Testament Hebrew usage, grouped by book for fast canonical scanning.

Strong's H6808 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 H6808 in the Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Old Testament.

Isaiah 51:14 KJV

The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.

Isaiah 63:1 KJV

Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.

Jeremiah 2:20 KJV

For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's H6808.

Isaiah 51:14 Old Testament, KJV
The captive exile hasteneth that he may be loosed, and that he should not die in the pit, nor that his bread should fail.
Isaiah 63:1 Old Testament, KJV
Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save.
Jeremiah 2:20 Old Testament, KJV
For of old time I have broken thy yoke, and burst thy bands; and thou saidst, I will not transgress; when upon every high hill and under every green tree thou wanderest, playing the harlot.
Jeremiah 48:12 Old Testament, KJV
Therefore, behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will send unto him wanderers, that shall cause him to wander, and shall empty his vessels, and break their bottles.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's H6808, grouped by book.

Isaiah 2 usages, Old Testament
Jeremiah 2 usages, Old Testament

Strong's H6808 FAQ

What does tsaah (צָעָה) mean?

Tsaah (Strong's H6808) is a Hebrew word most simply glossed "captive exile". tsa`ah (tsaw-aw') v. 1. to tip over (for the purpose of spilling or pouring out) 2. (figuratively) to depopulate

How many times is tsaah (צָעָה) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's H6808 across 2 books.

Where can I study tsaah (צָעָה) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's H6808 in context. The indexed coverage includes Old Testament.

What English words translate tsaah (צָעָה)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as should, every, captive, exile, hasteneth, and may. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.