6686. Tsuar
Lexicon
Tsuar: Tsoar

Original Word: צוּעָר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Tsaw`ar
Pronunciation: Tsoo-ar
Phonetic Spelling: (tsoo-awr')
Definition: Tsoar
Meaning: Tsuar

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Zuar

From tsa'ar; small; Tsuar, an Israelite -- Zuar.

see HEBREW tsa'ar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from tsaar
Definition
"little one," a man of Issachar
NASB Translation
Zuar (5).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
צוּעָר proper name, masculine Σωγαρ, in Issachar (little one); — always in ׳נְתַנְאֵל בֶּןצֿ Numbers 1:8; Numbers 2:5; Numbers 7:18,23; Numbers 10:15.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root צָעַר (tsa'ar), meaning "to be small" or "insignificant."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for the Hebrew name Tsuar, as it is a specific proper noun related to Hebrew genealogical records. However, Greek translations of the Old Testament, such as the Septuagint, may transliterate the name for consistency in the text.

Usage: The name Tsuar appears in the context of genealogical records within the Old Testament, specifically as a patriarchal figure.

Context: Tsuar is mentioned in the genealogical listings of the tribes of Israel. He is identified as a leader or chief within the tribe of Simeon. The name Tsuar is found in the context of the census and organization of the tribes during the wilderness period.
Biblical Reference: In the Book of Numbers, Tsuar is noted as the father of Nethanel, who was a leader of the tribe of Simeon. This is seen in Numbers 1:6, where it states, "from Simeon, Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai," and in Numbers 2:12, "The tribe of Simeon will camp next to them. The leader of the Simeonites is Shelumiel son of Zurishaddai."
Significance: The mention of Tsuar in the genealogical records underscores the importance of lineage and tribal leadership in the organization of the Israelite community. His inclusion in these records highlights the structured nature of the tribal system and the role of family heads in maintaining order and governance among the Israelites during their wilderness journey.

Forms and Transliterations
צוּעָ֑ר צוּעָֽר׃ צוער צוער׃ ṣū‘ār ṣū·‘ār tzuAr
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Englishman's Concordance
Numbers 1:8
HEB: נְתַנְאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּעָֽר׃
NAS: Nethanel the son of Zuar;
KJV: Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
INT: Nethanel the son of Zuar

Numbers 2:5
HEB: נְתַנְאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּעָֽר׃
NAS: Nethanel the son of Zuar,
KJV: the son of Zuar [shall be] captain
INT: Nethanel the son of Zuar

Numbers 7:18
HEB: נְתַנְאֵ֣ל בֶּן־ צוּעָ֑ר נְשִׂ֖יא יִשָּׂשכָֽר׃
NAS: the son of Zuar, leader
KJV: the son of Zuar, prince
INT: Nethanel the son of Zuar leader of Issachar

Numbers 7:23
HEB: נְתַנְאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּעָֽר׃ פ
NAS: of Nethanel the son of Zuar.
KJV: of Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
INT: of Nethanel the son of Zuar

Numbers 10:15
HEB: נְתַנְאֵ֖ל בֶּן־ צוּעָֽר׃
NAS: the son of Zuar, over
KJV: [was] Nethaneel the son of Zuar.
INT: and Nethanel of the sons of Zuar

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6686
5 Occurrences


ṣū·‘ār — 5 Occ.















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