צְלַח
𐤑𐤋𐤇
tsᵉlach
H6744 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To succeed, prosper, or make progress; to carry out effectively, to be successful in achieving a goal or task. In some contexts, the word also conveys the idea of advancing or progressing with efficacy, either in a general sense or in relation to a specific endeavor.
Semantic Range
to succeed, to prosper, to make progress, to accomplish, to be effective, to carry out successfully, to flourish
Root / Etymology
Root צלח meaning 'to advance, succeed, prosper.' The Aramaic form צְלַח is cognate with the Hebrew root, reflecting the same core sense of advancement and success, often with a sense of accomplishing or prevailing. The form is generally a verb in the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible.
Historical & Contextual Notes
צְלַח appears in the Aramaic sections of the Hebrew Bible (notably in Ezra and Daniel), and its usage is largely synonymous with its Hebrew counterpart צָלַח, sharing the notion of success or progress. In biblical Aramaic, it is often found in official correspondence, especially in the context of royal decrees or administrative language, depicting advancement, success in official duties, or the prosperity of individuals or endeavors. The sense of success is generally not limited to material prosperity but can also relate to being effective or prevailing in tasks or missions. English translations sometimes use the word 'prosper,' which may imply material wealth, but the biblical usage is broader, emphasizing success or completion. The shift from the meaning 'to advance' in Hebrew to the more general 'to succeed' in Aramaic reflects both linguistic continuity and adaptation within the biblical corpus.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
(Aramaic) corresponding to צָלַח; to advance (transitive or intransitive); promote, prosper.
Bantu Hebrew
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צלח (ṣ-l-ḥ) — advance, succeed, prosper
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H6743 | צָלַח | in one causing to prosper |
| H6745 | צֵלָחָה | and in the spread-out platters |
| H6746 | צְלֹחִית | pouring flask |
| H6747 | צַלַּחַת | in the broad dish |
| H6766 | צֶלְצַח | in Tseltsach |
Word Forms
3 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6744-01 |
הַצְלַ֛ח | hatselach | AVhp3ms |
promoted | he made prosper | 2 |
H6744-02 |
וּ/מַצְלַ֥ח | umatselach | AC/Varmsa |
and-successful | one who causes to prosper | 1 |
H6744-03 |
וּ/מַצְלְחִ֔ין | umatselechin | AC/Varmpa |
and prospered | and causing to prosper | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
4 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6744-01 |
Daniel 3:30 | הַצְלַ֛ח | hatselach | AVhp3ms |
promoted | he made prosper |
H6744-01 |
Daniel 6:29 | הַצְלַ֖ח | hatselach | AVhp3ms |
prospered | he made prosper |
H6744-02 |
Ezra 5:8 | וּ/מַצְלַ֥ח | umatselach | AC/Varmsa |
and-successful | one who causes to prosper |
H6744-03 |
Ezra 6:14 | וּ/מַצְלְחִ֔ין | umatselechin | AC/Varmpa |
and prospered | and causing to prosper |