Strong's Lexicon tsabat: To grasp, seize, or hold Original Word: צָבַט Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is κρατέω (krateo), which also means to hold or seize firmly. Usage: The Hebrew verb "tsabat" primarily conveys the action of grasping or seizing something firmly. It implies a strong, intentional hold, often with the purpose of control or possession. This term can be used both in literal and metaphorical contexts, indicating physical grasping or the act of taking hold of concepts or responsibilities. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the act of grasping or seizing was often associated with authority and power. To seize something was to assert control or ownership, whether it be land, objects, or even abstract concepts like wisdom or justice. This reflects the agrarian and tribal society of ancient Israel, where physical strength and the ability to hold onto possessions were crucial for survival and prosperity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. root Definition to reach, hold out NASB Translation served (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָבַט] verb reach, hold out, to (ל person) (properly grasp, hold, so Late Hebrew (rare), בֵּית הַצְּבִיטָה handle (of jug); Arabic  hold firmly, seize; Ethiopic  grasp firmly); — Qal Imperfect3masculine singular וַיִּצְבָּטלָֿהּ Ruth 2:14 (accusative of thing). I. צבע (√ of following; Late Hebrew צָבַע dye; Assyrian ƒibûtum, ƒubâtu, dyed stuff (see ZehnpfBAS i.519); Arabic Strong's Exhaustive Concordance reach A primitive root; to grasp, i.e. Hand out -- reach. Forms and Transliterations וַיִּצְבָּט־ ויצבט־ vaiyitzbot way·yiṣ·bāṭ- wayyiṣbāṭ-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ruth 2:14 HEB: מִצַּ֣ד הַקּֽוֹצְרִ֔ים וַיִּצְבָּט־ לָ֣הּ קָלִ֔י NAS: the reapers; and he served her roasted grain, KJV: the reapers: and he reached her parched INT: beside the reapers served her roasted ate 1 Occurrence |
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Aramaic צְבַע 
, all dip, dye). 
