Strong’s H6632
צָב
Part of speech
Noun Masculine
Transliteration
tsab
Pronunciation
tsahb
Definition
Lizard
Meaning
a palanquin, canopy, a species of lizard
Usage
The Hebrew word "tsab" refers to a type of lizard. In the context of the Old Testament, it is specifically mentioned in the dietary laws given to the Israelites, where certain animals are deemed unclean. The term is used to describe a creature that is not to be consumed or touched when dead, as it would render a person ceremonially unclean.
Bible references
Leviticus 11:29;Numbers 7:3;Isaiah 66:20