### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **tsicheh**, represented by `{{H6704}}`, means **parched** or **dried up**. It is derived from an unused root meaning to glow. The term appears only **1 time** in **1 unique verse**, highlighting a specific and severe condition of judgment.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole use of `{{H6704}}` is found in [[Isaiah 5:13]], where it describes a devastating consequence of national sin. The prophet declares that because God's people{H5971} have no knowledge{H1847}, they have gone into captivity{H1540}. As a result of this judgment, their honourable{H3519} men{H4962} are famished{H7458}, and their multitude{H1995} is **dried up** with thirst{H6772}. The term paints a picture of extreme physical deprivation resulting from spiritual failure.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words from its biblical context illuminate the meaning of **tsicheh**:
* `{{H7458}}` **râʻâb** (hunger): This word describes the condition of the "honourable men" in [[Isaiah 5:13]], serving as a parallel affliction to the multitude being "dried up." It signifies dearth and famine.
* `{{H6772}}` **tsâmâʼ** (thirst): This term is explicitly linked to `{{H6704}}` in [[Isaiah 5:13]], identifying thirst as the direct cause for the multitude being parched. It can be used for literal or figurative thirst.
* `{{H1847}}` **daʻath** (knowledge): The lack of knowledge is stated as the root cause for the judgment that leads to the people being famished and dried up [[Isaiah 5:13]]. Its absence leads to destruction [[Hosea 4:6]].
* `{{H1995}}` **hâmôwn** (multitude): This word identifies the group suffering from being "dried up." It refers to a crowd, company, or abundance of people, indicating the widespread nature of the judgment.
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H6704}}` is centered on the theme of divine judgment.
* **Consequence of Ignorance:** The state of being **dried up** is a direct result of a lack of knowledge{H1847}. [[Isaiah 5:13]] explicitly states this is the reason for the people's{H5971} captivity and suffering, a theme echoed in [[Hosea 4:6]] where a lack of knowledge leads to destruction.
* **Physical and Spiritual Thirst:** The word vividly connects a physical state (being parched) to a spiritual cause. The "thirst"{H6772} mentioned in [[Isaiah 5:13]] can be understood in light of [[Amos 8:11]], which describes a "famine" not of bread or water, but of hearing the words of the LORD, illustrating that turning from God leads to both spiritual and physical desolation.
* **Collective Judgment:** The suffering described is corporate, affecting the entire "multitude"{H1995} as well as their "honourable men"{H3519}. The term **tsicheh** is not used for a single person but for a crowd, emphasizing that the consequences of rejecting knowledge impact the nation as a whole.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6704}}` **tsicheh**, though appearing only once, offers a stark depiction of judgment. It means **parched** or **dried up**, and its sole context in [[Isaiah 5:13]] ties this physical affliction directly to a spiritual failure: a lack of knowledge{H1847}. The word encapsulates how spiritual barrenness manifests in tangible suffering, affecting an entire multitude{H1995} and serving as a powerful symbol of the consequences of rejecting divine wisdom.
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