Strong's Lexicon Tsur: Rock, Cliff, Stone Original Word: צוּר Word Origin: From the root verb צוּר (tsur), meaning "to confine," "to bind," or "to besiege." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G4073 (Petra): Often used in the New Testament to describe a large rock or bedrock, similar to the Hebrew "Tsur." - G3037 (Lithos): Refers to a stone, used metaphorically in the New Testament to describe Christ as the cornerstone. Usage: The Hebrew word "Tsur" primarily denotes a rock or cliff, often symbolizing strength, stability, and protection. In the biblical context, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe God as a reliable refuge and source of salvation. The imagery of God as a "rock" emphasizes His unchanging nature, dependability, and the security He provides to His people. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, rocks and cliffs were natural fortresses and places of refuge. They provided physical protection against enemies and harsh weather. This cultural understanding is reflected in the biblical usage of "Tsur" as a metaphor for God's protective and steadfast nature. The Israelites, living in a land with many rocky terrains, would have readily understood the significance of God being their "rock." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsur Definition "rock," a Midianite, also a Gibeonite NASB Translation Zur (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. צוּר proper name, masculine Σουρ (Rock); — 1 a prince of Midian Numbers 25:15; Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:21. 2 Gibeon-ite 1 Chronicles 8:30; 1 Chronicles 9:36. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Zur The same as tsuwr; rock; Tsur, the name of a Midianite and of an Israelite -- Zur. see HEBREW tsuwr Forms and Transliterations וְצ֣וּר וְצ֥וּר וצור צ֑וּר צ֤וּר צור ṣūr Tzur veTzur wə·ṣūr wəṣūrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Numbers 25:15 HEB: כָּזְבִּ֣י בַת־ צ֑וּר רֹ֣אשׁ אֻמּ֥וֹת NAS: the daughter of Zur, who KJV: the daughter of Zur; he [was] head INT: was Cozbi the daughter of Zur was head of the people Numbers 31:8 Joshua 13:21 1 Chronicles 8:30 1 Chronicles 9:36 5 Occurrences |
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