Strong's Lexicon yetser: Inclination, imagination, mind, purpose, framework Original Word: יֵצֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root יָצַר (yatsar), meaning "to form" or "to fashion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1271 (dianoia): Refers to the mind, disposition, or understanding. - G1761 (enthema): Refers to an inward thought or purpose. Usage: The Hebrew word "yetser" primarily refers to the inclination or disposition of the mind and heart. It is often used to describe the inner thoughts and intentions of a person, whether good or evil. In the context of the Bible, "yetser" can denote the moral and spiritual inclinations that drive human behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew thought, the concept of "yetser" is closely tied to the understanding of human nature and morality. The Hebrews believed that humans possess both a good inclination (yetser ha-tov) and an evil inclination (yetser ha-ra). This duality reflects the ongoing moral struggle within individuals to choose between righteousness and sin. The idea of "yetser" is foundational in Jewish ethical teachings and is explored extensively in rabbinic literature. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom yatsar Definition a form, framing, purpose NASB Translation formed (1), frame (1), handiwork (1), intent (4), intentions* (1), mind (1), what (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. יֵ֫צָר noun masculineIsaiah 26:3 form, framing, purpose; — ׳י Genesis 6:5 5t.; יִצְדוֺ Deuteronomy 31:21; Habakkuk 2:18; יִצְרֵנוּ Psalm 103:14; — 1 pottery, formed by the potter Isaiah 29:16. 2 form of a graven image Habakkuk 2:18. 3 form of man as made of the dust Psalm Hab 103:14. 4 of what is framed in the mind (compare יָצַר 1c, 2 b), imagination, device, purpose: יצר מחשׁב(ו)ת לב(בׅ Genesis 6:5 (J), 1 Chronicles 29:18; מחשׁבות ׳י 1 Chronicles 28:9; לב ׳י Genesis 8:21 (J); יֵצֶר alone Deuteronomy 31:21 (J); יֵצֶר סָמוּךְ Isaiah 26:3 a stedfast purpose (or frame of mind). (In Late Hebrew יֵצֶר is common in sense of impulse: יצר הטוב and יצר הרע of good and bad tendency in man.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance frame, thing framed, imagination, mind, work From yatsar; a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. Purpose) -- frame, thing framed, imagination, mind, work. see HEBREW yatsar Forms and Transliterations וְיֵ֛צֶר ויצר יִצְר֗וֹ יִצְרֵ֑נוּ יֵ֙צֶר֙ יֵ֣צֶר יֵ֥צֶר יֹֽצְר֔וֹ יצר יצרו יצרנו לְיֵ֥צֶר ליצר lə·yê·ṣer ləyêṣer leYetzer veYetzer wə·yê·ṣer wəyêṣer yê·ṣer yêṣer yetzer yiṣ·rê·nū yiṣ·rōw yiṣrênū yiṣrōw yitzRenu yitzRo yō·ṣə·rōw yōṣərōw yotzeRoLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 6:5 HEB: בָּאָ֑רֶץ וְכָל־ יֵ֙צֶר֙ מַחְשְׁבֹ֣ת לִבּ֔וֹ NAS: and that every intent of the thoughts KJV: in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts INT: the earth every intent of the thoughts of his heart Genesis 8:21 Deuteronomy 31:21 1 Chronicles 28:9 1 Chronicles 29:18 Psalm 103:14 Isaiah 26:3 Isaiah 29:16 Habakkuk 2:18 9 Occurrences |
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