OliveGrove
Pressing the Word of God for Deeper Understanding.
Hebrew · H6654

צַד

A side ; figuratively, an adversary

This lexicon entry is part of our ongoing editorial review. If you notice missing content, unclear wording, or a possible correction, please send us a note through theConnect page. Screenshots are helpful.

צַדH6654

What does צַד mean in the Bible?

צַד is a Hebrew word meaning "a side ; figuratively, an adversary".

Full entry for צַד (H6654) · Open the biblical lexicon

Questions this entry answers

What does צַד mean in the Bible?

צַד is a Hebrew word meaning "a side ; figuratively, an adversary".

How does the BSB render H6654?

The BSB source-word alignment has 33 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include side (8), beside (3), - (2), from the sides (2), in your sides (2).

Where does צַד appear in Scripture?

The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Genesis 6:16. Its strongest book concentrations include Exodus (9), Ezekiel (6), 1 Samuel (5), Joshua (3).

Source Word Evidence

BSB source-word alignment connects this entry to exact verse rows, English rendering, source form, transliteration, and parsing.

How English Renders It
side8×Exodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18, 1 Samuel 23:26, 2 Samuel 2:16
beside3×Deuteronomy 31:26, Ruth 2:14, 1 Samuel 20:25
-2×Exodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
from the sides2×Exodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
in your sides2×Numbers 33:55, Joshua 23:13
opposite sides2×Exodus 30:4, Exodus 37:27
along the side1×2 Samuel 13:34
at your side1×Psalms 91:7
beside it1×1 Samuel 6:8
from side1×Ezekiel 4:8
her arm1×Isaiah 66:12
in the area1×Joshua 3:16
in the side1×Genesis 6:16
near1×Joshua 12:9
sides1×Judges 2:3
the arm1×Isaiah 60:4
the sides1×Exodus 26:13
to the side of it1×1 Samuel 20:20
with flank1×Ezekiel 34:21
your side1×Ezekiel 4:9
Show sample aligned rows
Genesis 6:16בְּצִדָּ֣הּtoin the sidePreposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularExodus 25:32מִצִּדֶּ֑יהָtofrom the sidesPreposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singularExodus 25:32מִצִּדָּהּ֙tosidePreposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularExodus 25:32מִצִּדָּ֖הּto-Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularExodus 26:13צִדֵּ֧יtothe sidesNoun - masculine plural constructExodus 30:4צִדָּ֑יוtoopposite sidesNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singularExodus 37:18מִצִּדֶּ֑יהָtofrom the sidesPreposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singularExodus 37:18מִצִּדָּהּ֙tosidePreposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularExodus 37:18מִצִּדָּ֖הּto-Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singularExodus 37:27צִדָּ֑יוtoopposite sidesNoun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Usage map

A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.

First aligned rowGenesis 6:16
Aligned rows33
Books represented12
Genesis1Exodus9Numbers1Deuteronomy1Joshua3Judges1Ruth11 Samuel52 Samuel2Psalms1Isaiah2Ezekiel6
Source forms
מִצַּ֣ד3xmiṣ·ṣaḏJoshua 3:16, Ruth 2:14, 1 Samuel 20:25
מִצַּ֥ד3xmiṣ·ṣaḏJoshua 12:9, 1 Samuel 23:26, 2 Samuel 13:34
מִצִּדָּהּ֙2xmiṣ·ṣid·dāhExodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
מִצִּדָּ֖הּ2xmiṣ·ṣid·dāhExodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
מִצִּדֶּ֑יהָ2xmiṣ·ṣid·de·hāExodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
צִדָּ֑יו2xṣid·dāwExodus 30:4, Exodus 37:27
בְּצַ֣ד1xbə·ṣaḏ2 Samuel 2:16
בְּצַ֤ד1xbə·ṣaḏEzekiel 34:21
Parsing patterns
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct8xDeuteronomy 31:26, Joshua 3:16, Joshua 12:9, Ruth 2:14
Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular4xEzekiel 4:4, Ezekiel 4:6, Ezekiel 4:8, Ezekiel 4:9
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular4xExodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular2xExodus 30:4, Exodus 37:27
Noun - masculine singular2xIsaiah 60:4, Isaiah 66:12
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine plural2xNumbers 33:55, Joshua 23:13
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular2xExodus 25:32, Exodus 37:18
Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular2xPsalms 91:7, Ezekiel 4:8
Sources

MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain

Open Scriptures Hebrew Bible (morphhb/OSHB) — CC BY 4.0

Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0

STEPBible Data — CC BY 4.0

Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain

Full license details