Strong's Lexicon atseb or atstsab: Idol, image, pain, sorrow Original Word: עָצֵב or עַצְצָב Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַב (atsab), which means "to shape" or "to fashion," often with a connotation of pain or sorrow. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1497 (eidolon): Refers to an idol or false god. - G2041 (ergon): While not a direct translation, it can relate to the works or deeds associated with idolatry. Usage: The Hebrew word "atsēb" or "atṣṣāb" primarily refers to an idol or a carved image, often associated with false worship and idolatry. It can also denote pain or sorrow, reflecting the emotional or spiritual consequences of idolatry. The term underscores the futility and emptiness of worshiping man-made objects instead of the living God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, idolatry was a persistent temptation, as surrounding nations worshiped various deities represented by physical idols. The Hebrew Bible frequently condemns the making and worshiping of idols, emphasizing the exclusive worship of Yahweh. Idols were often crafted from wood, stone, or metal and were believed to embody the presence of a deity. The prophets of Israel consistently warned against idolatry, highlighting its spiritual dangers and the sorrow it brings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsab Definition toiler NASB Translation workers (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עָצֵב, > עַצָּב] noun [masculine] toiler (properly sufferer; less well עֶצֶב toil Thes Köii. 1, 29 and others); — plural suffix עַצְּבֵיכֶם תִּנְנּ֑שֹׁוּ Isaiah 58:3 (dagesh forte dirimens Ges§ 20h) your toilers ye drive on; Klo Che עֲבֹט בְּיֶדְכֶם (compare Vrss in part) money lent on pledge ye exact. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance labor From atsab; a (hired) workman -- labour. see HEBREW atsab Forms and Transliterations עַצְּבֵיכֶ֖ם עצביכם ‘aṣ·ṣə·ḇê·ḵem ‘aṣṣəḇêḵem atztzeveiChemLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 58:3 HEB: חֵ֔פֶץ וְכָל־ עַצְּבֵיכֶ֖ם תִּנְגֹּֽשׂוּ׃ NAS: And drive hard all your workers. KJV: pleasure, and exact all your labours. INT: desire all your workers and drive 1 Occurrence |
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