Original Word: צָאָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tsa'ah
Pronunciation: tseh-aw'
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-aw')
Definition: Dung, excrement
Meaning: issue, excrement

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָאָה (tsa'ah), which means to go out or to come forth.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, as the concept of ritual cleanliness and the specific laws regarding excrement are more prominent in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The term "tseah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to human excrement or dung. It is often associated with uncleanness and is used in contexts that emphasize the need for sanitation and purity, particularly in the camp of Israel. The word underscores the importance of maintaining cleanliness in both physical and spiritual aspects of life.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, maintaining cleanliness was not only a matter of hygiene but also of religious significance. The Law of Moses included specific instructions for the disposal of human waste to prevent defilement of the camp where God dwelt among His people (Deuteronomy 23:12-14). This reflects a broader cultural understanding of purity and the separation of the sacred from the profane.

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
filth, human excrement
NASB Translation
dung* (1), excrement (1).

[צֵאָה] noun feminine filth, specifically human excrement; — suffix צֵאָתֶ֑ךָ Deuteronomy 23:14; construct בְּגֶלְלֵי צֵאַת הָאָדָם Ezekiel 4:12 (as fuel; compare [גֵּל] p. 165 above).

excrement

From yatsa'; issue, i.e. (human) excrement -- that (which) cometh from (out).

see HEBREW yatsa'

צֵאַ֣ת צֵאָתֶֽךָ׃ צאת צאתך׃ ṣê’aṯ ṣê’āṯeḵā ṣê·’ā·ṯe·ḵā ṣê·’aṯ tzeAt tzeaTechaInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts