Strong's Lexicon tsav: Command, precept, order Original Word: צַו Word Origin: Derived from the root צוה (tsavah), meaning "to command" or "to order." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "tsav" is ἐντολή (entolē), which also means commandment or order. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsav" refers to a command or precept, often used in the context of divine instructions or laws given by God. It signifies a directive that is meant to be followed with obedience and reverence. In the biblical context, "tsav" underscores the importance of adhering to God's commandments as a demonstration of faithfulness and devotion. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, commands and precepts were central to the covenant relationship between God and His people. The Torah, or the Law, was seen as a divine guide for living a life that was pleasing to God. Commands were not merely legalistic requirements but were understood as expressions of God's will and character. Obedience to these commands was a way for the Israelites to maintain their identity as God's chosen people and to live in harmony with His purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsavah Definition perhaps command NASB Translation command (1), order (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs צַו apparently noun [masculine], dubious word; — in הָלַךְ אַחֲרֵיצָָֿ֑ו Hosea 5:11 usually command, ordinance; < ᵐ5 ᵑ6 Che Now GASm שָׁוְא; elsewhere only צַו לָצָ֨ו צַו לָצָ֔ו ("" קַו לָקָו קָו קַו לָקָו), Isaiah 28:10 in mocking mimicry of Isaiah's words, and, Isaiah 28:13, of the unintelligible speech of ׳י's foreign agents of judgement; Ges CheComm. and others (compare AV RV) render command upon command; Ew Di (carpenter's) rule (+ קַו = line and rule), from √צָוָה (whence צִיּוּן); Du CheHpt explain as mocking sounds without sense. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance commandment, precept Or tsav {tsawv}; from tsavah; an injunction -- commandment, precept. see HEBREW tsavah Forms and Transliterations לָצָ֔ו לָצָ֞ו לָצָו֙ לצו צַ֣ו צַ֤ו צָֽו׃ צו צו׃ lā·ṣāw lāṣāw laTzav ṣaw ṣāw tzavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Isaiah 28:10 HEB: כִּ֣י צַ֤ו לָצָו֙ צַ֣ו NAS: For [He says], 'Order on order, order KJV: For precept [must be] upon precept, INT: For Order order order Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:10 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Isaiah 28:13 Hosea 5:11 9 Occurrences |
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