צָמָ֣א
𐤑𐤌𐤀
tsâmâʼ
a thirst
A state or sensation of needing or longing for water; physical thirst experienced due to lack of water, and by extension, strong yearning or desire for something, especially for relief or refreshment. Most commonly used to denote literal bodily thirst, especially in arid contexts, but occasionally figuratively for intense longing.
Amos 8:11 · Word #14
Lexicon H6772
| Lemma | צָמָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤌𐤀 |
| Transliteration | tsâmâʼ |
| Strong's | H6772 |
| Definition | A state or sensation of needing or longing for water; physical thirst experienced due to lack of water, and by extension, strong yearning or desire for something, especially for relief or refreshment. Most commonly used to denote literal bodily thirst, especially in arid contexts, but occasionally figuratively for intense longing. |
Morphology HNcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | a thirst |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6772-03
thirst
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular common noun in the absolute state. |
| Rendering Rationale | This noun derives directly from the verb "to thirst" and denotes the state or condition resulting from that action. As a masculine singular absolute noun, it is best rendered simply as "thirst," preserving the root idea of physical or intense need for water. |
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