Original Word: שִׂיחַ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: siyach
Pronunciation: see-akh
Phonetic Spelling: (see'-akh)
Definition: Meditation, complaint, talk, communication
Meaning: a contemplation, an utterance

babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk

From siyach; a contemplation; by implication, an utterance -- babbling, communication, complaint, meditation, prayer, talk.

see HEBREW siyach

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
complaint, musing
NASB Translation
complaining (1), complaint (8), concern (1), meditation (1), occupied (1), talk (1).

שִׂיחַ noun masculine^{Psalm 104:34} complaint, musing; — absolute ׳שׂ 1 Kings 18:27 Proverbs 23:29; suffix שִׂיחִי 1 Samuel 1:16 +, שִׂחִי Job 23:2, שִׂיחוֺ 2 Kings 9:11; Psalm 102:1; —

1 plaint, complaint: Job 7:13; Job 9:27; Job 10:1 ("" מר נפשׁ), Job 21:4; Job 23:2; Proverbs 23:29; Psalm 55:3 ("" אָהִימָה); קוֺלִי בְּשִׁיחי Psalm 64:2; ׳לפני י ׳שָׁפַךְ שׂ Psalm 102:1; Psalm 142:3. following are dubious:

2 musing, 1 Kings 18:27 (E) of a god, "" שִׂיג לוֺ, (so RV; SS 'nachdenken'; Buhl 'beschäftigt sein'; AV talk); Psalm 104:34 of man (Buhl SS. Bae 'Rede, oder Gesang'). — See also [שֵׂחַ] below

3 anxiety, trouble: מֵרֹב שִׂיחִי 1 Samuel 1:16 (defined in ᵑ0 by כַּעַס, compare HPS; so Buhl SS, but perhaps = 1).

4 talk: שִׂיחוֺ 2 Kings 9:11 (so RV SS, but meaning obscurein context).

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb שִׂיחַ (siakh), which means to muse, meditate, or speak.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1162 (δέησις, deēsis): Refers to a prayer or supplication, emphasizing the act of entreating or requesting.
• G1649 (ἐκζητέω, ekzēteō): Means to seek out or search diligently, often used in the context of seeking God or His will.
• G2189 (ἔχθρα, echthra): Denotes enmity or hostility, though not directly related to contemplation, it contrasts with the peaceful nature of meditation.
• G2237 (ἡδονή, hēdonē): Refers to pleasure or delight, which can be an aspect of meditative reflection when one finds joy in contemplation.
• G5515 (χρηματίζω, chrēmatizō): Means to be warned or instructed, often through divine communication, aligning with the concept of receiving insight during meditation.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word שִׂיחַ (siakh), its usage in the Bible, and its connections to similar concepts in the Greek New Testament.

Usage: The word שִׂיחַ (siakh) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a form of communication that involves deep thought or meditation, often expressed through speech. It can refer to both internal contemplation and external verbalization.

Context: • Contextual Usage: In the Hebrew Scriptures, שִׂיחַ (siakh) is used to describe the act of meditating or speaking thoughtfully. It is often associated with prayer or the expression of one's innermost thoughts and reflections. This term captures the essence of engaging with God or oneself in a manner that is both introspective and expressive.
• Biblical References: The word appears in contexts where individuals are engaged in deep thought or prayer. For example, in Psalm 55:17 (BSB), it is used to describe the psalmist's evening, morning, and noon prayers: "Evening, morning, and noon, I will petition and moan, and He will hear my voice."
• Theological Implications: The use of שִׂיחַ (siakh) in the Bible underscores the importance of meditation and prayer as means of communication with God. It highlights the value of thoughtful reflection and the articulation of one's thoughts and emotions in a spiritual context.

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