Strong’s H6723

צִיָּה

Part of speech

Noun Feminine

Transliteration

tsiyah

Pronunciation

tsee-yah

Definition

Dryness, dry land, desert, wasteland

Meaning

aridity, a desert

Usage

The Hebrew word "tsiyyah" primarily refers to a dry or parched land, often used to describe deserts or wilderness areas. It conveys a sense of barrenness and desolation, emphasizing the absence of water and life. In the biblical context, "tsiyyah" is frequently used metaphorically to describe spiritual dryness or desolation, highlighting a lack of spiritual nourishment or divine presence.

Bible references

Job 24:19;Job 30:3;Psalm 63:1;Psalm 78:17;Psalm 105:41;Psalm 107:35;Isaiah 35:1;Isaiah 41:18;Isaiah 53:2;Jeremiah 2:6;Jeremiah 50:12;Jeremiah 51:43;Ezekiel 19:13;Hosea 2:3;Joel 2:20;Zephaniah 2:13