6737. tsayar

Lexicon

tsayar: Potter, artist, or one who forms

Original Word: צָיַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsayar
Pronunciation: tsah-YAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-yar')
Definition: Potter, artist, or one who forms
Meaning: to make an errand, betake oneself

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

make as if

A denominative from tsiyr in the sense of ambassador; to make an errand, i.e. Betake oneself -- make as if...had been ambassador.

see HEBREW tsiyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from tsir
Definition
to act as envoy
NASB Translation
envoys (1).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents listed for Strong's Hebrew Number 6737. However, the concept of setting out on a mission or errand can be related to Greek terms that involve sending or dispatching, such as ἀποστέλλω (apostellō • Strong's Greek 649), which means "to send forth" or "to dispatch."

Usage: The verb צָיַר (tsayar) is used in the context of setting out on a journey or mission, often implying a purposeful or directed action.

Context: The Hebrew verb צָיַר (tsayar) is a primitive root that conveys the action of embarking on an errand or journey. This term is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but when it appears, it typically involves the notion of setting out with a specific purpose or task in mind. The verb suggests a deliberate movement or action, often associated with carrying out a mission or fulfilling a duty.

In the context of the ancient Near Eastern culture, where travel and communication were significant undertakings, the concept of making an errand or betaking oneself carried considerable weight. It implied not only physical movement but also the intention and commitment to accomplish a particular objective.

The usage of צָיַר (tsayar) can be seen in various narratives where individuals are sent on specific tasks or missions, highlighting the importance of obedience and diligence in fulfilling one's responsibilities. This aligns with the broader biblical themes of faithfulness and duty, where individuals are often called to act in accordance with divine or authoritative instructions.

Forms and Transliterations

וַיִּצְטַיָּ֑רוּ ויצטירו vaiyitztaiYaru way·yiṣ·ṭay·yā·rū wayyiṣṭayyārū

Englishman's Concordance

Joshua 9:4
HEB: בְּעָרְמָ֔ה וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ וַיִּצְטַיָּ֑רוּ וַיִּקְח֞וּ שַׂקִּ֤ים
NAS: and set out as envoys, and took
KJV: and went and made as if they had been ambassadors, and took
INT: craftily and set envoys and took sacks

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6737
1 Occurrence

way·yiṣ·ṭay·yā·rū — 1 Occ.