What does צָהֹב mean in the Bible?
צָהֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "golden in color".
Hebrew · H6669
צָהֹב
Golden in color
Reading a lexicon entry
What this page is: Each lexicon entry shows the original Hebrew or Greek word behind the English translation: its meaning, its range of use, and where it appears in Scripture.
Strong's number: The Strong's code (H- or G-) is the standard reference number for this word. It connects this entry to chapter and passage language tabs.
Where it appears: The witness passages show where this word is used in context. Click any to open the study page for that passage.
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.
צָהֹבH6669
What does צָהֹב mean in the Bible?
צָהֹב is a Hebrew word meaning "golden in color".
Full entry for צָהֹב (H6669) · Open the biblical lexicon
Questions this entry answers
How does the BSB render H6669?
The BSB source-word alignment has 3 aligned rows for this entry. Common renderings include yellow (2), is yellow (1).
Where does צָהֹב appear in Scripture?
The source-word alignment first shows this entry at Leviticus 13:30. Its strongest book concentrations include Leviticus (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 Ityellow2×Leviticus 13:32, Leviticus 13:36
is yellow1×Leviticus 13:30
Show sample aligned rows
Usage map
A compact distribution from source-word alignment before the full evidence tables.
First aligned rowLeviticus 13:30
Aligned rows3
Books represented1
Leviticus3
Source forms
הַצָּהֹ֖ב1xhaṣ·ṣā·hōḇLeviticus 13:36
צָהֹ֖ב1xṣā·hōḇLeviticus 13:30
צָהֹ֑ב1xṣā·hōḇLeviticus 13:32
Parsing patterns
Adjective - masculine singular2xLeviticus 13:30, Leviticus 13:32
Article | Adjective - masculine singular1xLeviticus 13:36
Evidence Summary
Hebrew word. golden in color
Source Gloss
golden in color
Extended definitionSource: Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon + Brown-Driver-Briggs
golden in color BDB: gleaming Usage: yellow.
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
צָהֹב is built from this root:
צָהַבH6668