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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1"/><title>Strong's Hebrew: 7881. שִׂיחָה (sichah) -- Meditation, contemplation, prayer, conversation</title></title><link rel="canonical" href="http://biblehub.com/hebrew/7881.htm" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/strongsnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /><script type="application/javascript" src="https://scripts.webcontentassessor.com/scripts/8a2459b64f9cac8122fc7f2eac4409c8555fac9383016db59c4c26e3d5b8b157"></script><script src='https://qd.admetricspro.com/js/biblehub/biblehub-layout-loader-revcatch.js'></script><script id='HyDgbd_1s' src='https://prebidads.revcatch.com/ads.js' type='text/javascript' async></script><script>(function(w,d,b,s,i){var cts=d.createElement(s);cts.async=true;cts.id='catchscript'; cts.dataset.appid=i;cts.src='https://app.protectsubrev.com/catch_rp.js?cb='+Math.random(); document.head.appendChild(cts); }) (window,document,'head','script','rc-anksrH');</script></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="/interlinear/vmenus/job/15-4.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="//biblehu.com/bmstrongs/hebrew/7881.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="/">Bible</a> > <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's</a> > <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Hebrew</a> > 7881</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../hebrew/7880.htm" title="7880">◄</a> 7881. sichah <a href="../hebrew/7882.htm" title="7882">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading">Strong's Lexicon</div><div align="left"><span class="toptitle2">sichah: Meditation, contemplation, prayer, conversation</span></div><p><span class="tophdg">Original Word: </span><span class="hebrew">שִׂיחָה</span><br><span class="tophdg">Part of Speech: </span>Noun Feminine<br><span class="tophdg">Transliteration: </span>siychah<br><span class="tophdg">Pronunciation: </span>see-khah<br><span class="tophdg">Phonetic Spelling: </span>(see-khaw')<br><span class="tophdg">Definition: </span>Meditation, contemplation, prayer, conversation<br><span class="tophdg">Meaning: </span>reflection, be extension, devotion<p><span class="tophdg">Word Origin: </span>Derived from the root verb שִׂיחַ (siach), which means to meditate, muse, or converse.<p><span class="tophdg">Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: </span>The Greek equivalent often associated with meditation or contemplation is "μελετάω" (meletao), which means to care for, attend to, or practice. Another related term is "λογίζομαι" (logizomai), meaning to consider or reckon.<p><span class="tophdg">Usage: </span>The Hebrew word "sichah" primarily refers to meditation or contemplation. It is used to describe a form of deep, reflective thought or communication, often directed towards God. In the context of prayer, it implies a heartfelt dialogue or communion with the Divine. The term can also encompass the idea of pondering or musing over God's works and words.<p><span class="tophdg">Cultural and Historical Background: </span>In ancient Hebrew culture, meditation was not merely an intellectual exercise but a spiritual practice that involved the heart and mind. It was a way to internalize God's laws and reflect on His deeds. The practice of meditation was integral to the spiritual life of the Israelites, serving as a means to draw closer to God and understand His will. This reflective practice was often done in solitude or during quiet moments, allowing individuals to focus on their relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">NAS Exhaustive Concordance</div><span class="hdg">Word Origin</span><br>from an unused word<br><span class="hdg">Definition</span><br>complaint, musing<br><span class="hdg">NASB Translation</span><br>meditation (3).<p><div align="center"><span class="smalltext"><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/nasec.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe></span></div><div class="vheading2">Brown-Driver-Briggs</div> <font class="hebrew2">שִׂיחָה</font> <font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>noun feminine</b></font> id.; — absolute <font class="hebrew2">׳</font><font class="hebrew2">שִׂ</font> <a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-99.htm">Psalm 119:99</a>; <a href="/interlinear/job/15-4.htm">Job 15:4</a>; suffix <font class="hebrew2">שִׂיחָתִי</font> <a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a>; — <p><font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>1</b></font> <em>complaint:</em> <font class="hebrew2">לִפְנֵיאֵֿל</font> <font class="hebrew2">׳</font><font class="hebrew2">שׂ</font> <a href="/interlinear/job/15-4.htm">Job 15:4</a> (so Bu and others, compare <font class="hebrew2">שִׁיחַ</font> <p><font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>1</b></font> De and others <em>meditation</em>, compare [<font class="hebrew2">גָּרֵע</font>]). <p><font size="+1" color="#552200"><b>2</b></font> (object of) <em>musing, study:</em> <font class="hebrew2">תּוֺרָה</font> <a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-97.htm">Psalm 119:97</a>; <font class="hebrew2">עֵדוּת</font> <a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-99.htm">Psalm 119:99</a>. <br><br><iframe width="100%" height="85" scrolling=no src="/bsoft2.htm" frameborder=0 cellpadding=0></iframe><div class="vheading2">Strong's Exhaustive Concordance</div>meditation, prayer <p>Feminine of <a href="/hebrew/7879.htm">siyach</a>; reflection; be extension, devotion -- meditation, prayer. <p>see HEBREW <a href="/hebrew/7879.htm">siyach</a> <div class="vheading2">Forms and Transliterations</div>יחה שִׂ֝יחָ֗ה שִׂ֣יחָה שִׂיחָתִֽי׃ שיחה שיחתי׃ ·ḥāh Chah ḥāh śî·ḥā·ṯî śî·ḥāh Sichah sichaTi śîḥāh śîḥāṯî<div class="vheading2">Links</div><a href="/interlinear/matthew/1-1.htm">Interlinear Greek</a> • <a href="/interlinear/genesis/1-1.htm">Interlinear Hebrew</a> • <a href="/strongs.htm">Strong's Numbers</a> • <a href="/englishmans_greek.htm">Englishman's Greek Concordance</a> • <a href="/englishmans_hebrew.htm">Englishman's Hebrew Concordance</a> • <a href="/texts/matthew/1-1.htm">Parallel Texts</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><div class="vheading">Englishman's Concordance</div><b><a href="/text/job/15-4.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Job 15:4</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/job/15.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">יִרְאָ֑ה וְתִגְרַ֥ע <b> שִׂ֝יחָ֗ה </b> לִפְנֵי־ אֵֽל׃</span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/job/15.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> And hinder <span class="itali">meditation</span> before<br><a href="/kjvs/job/15.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> and restrainest <span class="itali">prayer</span> before<br><a href="/interlinear/job/15-4.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> reverence and hinder <span class="itali">meditation</span> before God<p><b><a href="/text/psalms/119-97.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Psalm 119:97</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/psalms/119.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">הַ֝יּ֗וֹם הִ֣יא <b> שִׂיחָתִֽי׃ </b> </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/psalms/119.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> Your law! <span class="itali">It is my meditation</span> all<br><a href="/kjvs/psalms/119.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> thy law! <span class="itali">it [is] my meditation</span> all the day.<br><a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-97.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> the day It <span class="itali">is my meditation</span><p><b><a href="/text/psalms/119-99.htm" title="Biblos Lexicon">Psalm 119:99</a> </b><br><a href="/interlinear/psalms/119.htm" title="Hebrew">HEB:</a> <span class="hebrew3">כִּ֥י עֵ֝דְוֹתֶ֗יךָ <b> שִׂ֣יחָה </b> לִֽֿי׃ </span><br><a href="http://biblehub.com/nas/psalms/119.htm" title="New American Standard Bible">NAS:</a> For Your testimonies <span class="itali">are my meditation.</span><br><a href="/kjvs/psalms/119.htm" title="King James Bible with Strong's">KJV:</a> for thy testimonies <span class="itali">[are] my meditation.</span><br><a href="/interlinear/psalms/119-99.htm" title="Biblos Interlinear Bible">INT:</a> For your testimonies <span class="itali">are my meditation</span><p><i><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7881.htm">3 Occurrences</a></i><br /><br /><b><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7881.htm">Strong's Hebrew 7881<br>3 Occurrences</a></b><br><br><a href="/hebrew/chah_7881.htm">·ḥāh — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/hebrew/sichah_7881.htm">śî·ḥāh — 1 Occ.</a><br><a href="/hebrew/sichati_7881.htm">śî·ḥā·ṯî — 1 Occ.</a><br></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script><br /><br /> </div> <div id="left"><a href="/hebrew/7880.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="7880"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="7880" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/hebrew/7882.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="7882"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="7882" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>