צָ֝מֵ֗א
𐤑𐤌𐤀
tsame
is thirsty
from צָמֵא; thirsty (literally or figuratively); (that) thirst(-eth, -y).
H6771
Proverbs 25:21 · Word #7
Lexicon H6771
| Lemma | צָמֵא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤌𐤀 |
| Transliteration | tsâmêʼ |
| Strong's | H6771 |
| In-context | is thirsty |
Morphology HAamsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H6771-01
a thirsting man
| Root | צמא (ṣ-m-ʾ) |
| Core Meanings | thirst, dryness, craving, longing for moisture |
| Semantic Range | Physical thirst for water; figurative longing or craving (for God, righteousness, relief, or sustenance); spiritual dryness or deep desire. |
| Conceptual Significance | In the biblical text, thirst often symbolizes human dependence and longing—both physical need and spiritual yearning. The "thirsting man" embodies vulnerability and desire, frequently pointing to deeper covenantal themes of seeking YHWH as the true source of life and satisfaction. |
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine singular absolute (HAamsa). Functions either attributively ("thirsty") or substantively ("a thirsty/thirsting man"). Derived from the verbal root צמא (to thirst). |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective צָמֵא is masculine singular absolute, describing one characterized by thirst. Rendering it as "a thirsting man" preserves the masculine singular form while retaining the root sense of active thirst or craving inherent in צמא. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root צמא (thirst, dryness, craving, longing for moisture)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H6772-01 |
batsama | in the thirst |
H6772-02 |
litsemaam | for their thirst |
H6772-03 |
tsama | a thirst |
H6770-01 |
tsameah | she has thirsted |
H6772-04 |
uvetsama | and in thirst |
H6770-02 |
vayitsema | and he thirsted |
H6774-01 |
vetsimaon | and parching-thirst |
Word Usage (9 occurrences of H6771)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 29:18 | הַ/צְּמֵאָֽה | hatsemeah | the dry |
| 2 Samuel 17:29 | וְ/צָמֵ֖א | vetsame | and thirsty |
| Isaiah 21:14 | צָמֵ֖א | tsame | the thirsty |