שִׂיג (sig)
sig
pursuing
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The noun sig appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 10:17. In this context, it refers to "dross," the waste material separated from gold during refining. The term captures the essence of impurity that must be removed to reveal the precious metal beneath.
Lexical sources link the word to a root meaning "to move away" or "separate." This etymology highlights the process of purification: just as dross is driven off or set aside, the valuable component remains. The image is one of distinction and removal, where the worthless is discarded so that the pure can be preserved.
Though rare in Scripture, this single usage provides a vivid metaphor for refinement. It reminds readers that value often emerges through the separation of what is essential from what is extraneous. The word underscores the physical reality of ancient metallurgy while offering a lasting image of discernment and purity.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word sig appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, found in 1 Kings 10:17. It refers to dross, the waste material separated from gold during refining. This rare term captures the essence of impurity that must be removed to reveal the precious metal beneath.
Lexical sources link sig to a root meaning 'to move away' or 'separate.' This etymology highlights the process of purification: just as dross is driven off or set aside, the valuable component remains. The image is one of distinction and removal, where the worthless is discarded so the pure can be preserved.
Though rare in Scripture, this single usage provides a vivid metaphor for refinement. It reminds readers that value often emerges through the separation of what is essential from what is extraneous. This word underscores the physical reality of ancient metallurgy while offering a lasting image of discernment and purity for your spiritual life.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- a going away1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- שִׂ֛יג1×