6699. tsurah

Lexicon

tsurah: Form, shape, figure

Original Word: צוּרָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: tsuwrah
Pronunciation: tsoo-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (tsoo-raw')
Definition: Form, shape, figure
Meaning: a rock, a form

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

form, rock

Feminine of tsuwr; a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out) -- form, rock.

see HEBREW tsuwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from tsur
Definition
form, fashion
NASB Translation
design (2), designs (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[צוּרָה] noun feminine form, fashion; — construct צוּרַת Ezekiel 43:11 see foregoing; suffix צוּרַתוֺ Ezekiel 43:11 (ᵐ5 מִצְוֺתָיו, so Co, or תּוֺרֹתָיו, so Berthol Krae; Toy as MT); so also Kt Ezekiel 43:11; Ezekiel 43:11 (Qr plural suffix צוּרֹתָיו) 2nd of these strike out as dittograph all moderns; 1st read as Kt Co Berthol, as Qr Toy; singular suffix צוּרָם (Ges ^{§ 91 e} Kö^{ii.1, 440}) Psalm 49:15 Qr (Kt צירם) their form (of the dead).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צוּר (tsur), which means "to bind" or "to besiege."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G1345 (δικαίωμα, dikaiōma): While not a direct translation, G1345 refers to a "righteous requirement" or "ordinance." The connection lies in the concept of form or structure, as both terms involve the idea of an established order or shape, whether in physical form or moral law.

In summary, Strong's Hebrew Number 6699, "tsurah," encompasses both the tangible and intangible aspects of form, serving as a powerful symbol of God's enduring strength and the futility of idol worship.

Usage: The word "tsurah" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe both literal and figurative forms. It can refer to the physical shape or form of an object, as well as the concept of a rock, symbolizing strength and stability.

Context: • Literal Usage: In its literal sense, "tsurah" is used to describe a rock or stone, often symbolizing strength, permanence, and protection. This usage is evident in various passages where God is metaphorically referred to as a rock, emphasizing His unchanging nature and reliability.
• Figurative Usage: Beyond its literal meaning, "tsurah" is employed metaphorically to describe forms or shapes, often in the context of idols or images. This usage highlights the contrast between the living God and lifeless idols, which are mere forms without substance or power.
• Theological Significance: The use of "tsurah" in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of form and substance in worship and theology. It serves as a reminder of the distinction between the Creator and created forms, urging believers to seek the true and living God rather than mere representations.

Forms and Transliterations

צ֨וּרֹתָ֤יו צֽוּרֹתָ֡ו צוּרַ֣ת צוּרָת֛וֹ צורת צורתו צורתיו ṣū·rā·ṯōw ṣū·raṯ ṣū·rō·ṯāw ṣūraṯ ṣūrāṯōw ṣūrōṯāw tzuRat tzuraTo tzuroTav

Englishman's Concordance

Ezekiel 43:11
HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ עָשׂ֗וּ צוּרַ֣ת הַבַּ֡יִת וּתְכוּנָת֡וֹ
NAS: make known to them the design of the house,
KJV: shew them the form of the house,
INT: they have done the design of the house and the fashion

Ezekiel 43:11
HEB: וּמוֹבָאָ֣יו וְֽכָל־ צֽוּרֹתָ֡ו וְאֵ֣ת כָּל־
NAS: all its designs, all
KJV: thereof, and the comings in thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the ordinances
INT: entrances all designs all statutes

Ezekiel 43:11
HEB: [צוּרֹתָי כ] (צ֨וּרֹתָ֤יו ק) וְכָל־
NAS: its whole design and all
KJV: that they may keep the whole form thereof, and all the ordinances
INT: statutes and all design whole bullock

Ezekiel 43:11
HEB: אֶת־ כָּל־ צוּרָת֛וֹ וְאֶת־ כָּל־
KJV: thereof, and all the ordinances thereof, and all the forms thereof, and all the laws
INT: may observe and all design of all statutes

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6699
4 Occurrences

ṣū·raṯ — 1 Occ.
ṣū·rā·ṯōw — 1 Occ.
ṣū·rō·ṯāw — 2 Occ.