### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **tsᵉnêphâh**, represented by `{{H6802}}`, is defined as a ball or, idiomatically, a **toss**. It is derived from the root word `tsânaph` `{{H6801}}`. This term is exceptionally rare, appearing only **1 time** in **1 unique verse** in the entire Bible, making its single usage a point of significant emphasis.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The sole appearance of `{{H6802}}` is found in a prophecy of judgment in Isaiah. The prophet declares that God will "surely violently turn and **toss** thee like a ball" [[Isaiah 22:18]]. In this powerful image, the word describes a forceful and humiliating act of exile. It is not a gentle throw, but a violent hurling of an individual into a distant, "large country," signifying a complete and dishonorable removal from their home and position.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several related words in the verse add layers to this depiction of judgment:
* `{{H6801}}` **tsânaph** (to wrap... violently turn): This is the root of `{{H6802}}` and is used right before it to describe the action as a "violently turn." This same root is used elsewhere for being "attired" with a holy mitre [[Leviticus 16:4]], creating a stark contrast between sacred dressing and violent tossing.
* `{{H1754}}` **dûwr** (a circle, ball or pile): This word is used for the "ball" that is being tossed in [[Isaiah 22:18]], completing the metaphor. It can also mean "round about," as when God lays siege [[Isaiah 29:3]].
* `{{H7342}}` **râchâb** (broad, large, at liberty, proud, wide): This describes the destination, a "large" country [[Isaiah 22:18]]. The word can also describe God's promise of a "large" land [[Exodus 3:8]] or a "proud" heart [[Proverbs 28:25]], highlighting the vastness of the exile.
* `{{H3027}}` **yâd** (a hand): This word, often meaning power or authority, is part of the Hebrew phrase for "large country" in [[Isaiah 22:18]]. It stands in contrast to its frequent use to describe God's hand of blessing [[1 Chronicles 4:10]] or deliverance [[1 Samuel 7:3]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H6802}}` is concentrated in its singular, vivid use.
* **Violent Judgment:** The term defines a specific type of divine judgment that is forceful, absolute, and degrading. The act of being tossed signifies a complete removal of status and security [[Isaiah 22:18]].
* **Loss of Agency:** The imagery of being tossed "like a ball" `{{H1754}}` implies a total loss of control. The subject of the judgment is treated as an inanimate object, powerless against the force that is exiling them.
* **A Fall from Grace:** The connection to its root, `tsânaph` `{{H6801}}`, which can mean "to be attired" in priestly garments, suggests a fall from a place of honor. The same root action used for holy dressing is twisted into one of violent turning and casting away.
### Summary
In summary, `{{H6802}}` **tsᵉnêphâh** is a term whose rarity makes its meaning incredibly potent. Limited to [[Isaiah 22:18]], it is not just about movement but about a specific kind of divine judgment: a violent, humiliating, and final toss into exile. Paired with its related words, it creates an unforgettable image of a person being hurled away like a mere ball, illustrating a complete and forceful removal from God's favor and one's place of honor.
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