Strong's Lexicon atsal: To reserve, to withdraw, to separate, to set apart Original Word: אָצַל Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "atsal," the concept of setting apart is reflected in Greek terms such as "ἀφορίζω" (aphorizo - Strong's Greek 873), which means to separate or set apart. Usage: The Hebrew verb "atsal" primarily conveys the action of separating or setting apart something or someone for a specific purpose. It can also imply the act of reserving or withdrawing. In the context of the Old Testament, it often refers to the divine action of setting apart individuals for a particular role or task, highlighting God's sovereign choice and purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of being set apart was significant, especially in religious and communal contexts. The Israelites themselves were considered a people set apart by God, and within the community, certain individuals, such as priests and prophets, were designated for specific roles. This idea of separation underscores the holiness and distinctiveness required for those chosen for divine purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina denominative verb from the same as etsel Definition to lay aside, reserve, withdraw, withhold NASB Translation refuse (1), reserved (1), set back (1), take (1), took (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אָצַל] verb denominative lay aside, reserve, withdraw, withhold — Qal Perfect אָצַלְתָּ Genesis 27:36; אָצַלְתִּי Ecclesiastes 2:10; וְאָֽצַלְתִּ֫י consecutive Numbers 11:17; — reserve, לִי בְרָכָה Genesis 27:36; (withdraw), set apart מִןהָֿרוּחַ Numbers 11:17; withhold מֵהֶם Ecclesiastes 2:10. Niph`al Perfect נֶאֱצַל Ezekiel 42:6 be withdrawn, i.e. shortened or narrowed. Hiph`il Imperfect וַיָּאצֶל Numbers 11:25 (Kö1. 390) = Qal Numbers 11:17. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance keep, reserve, straiten, take A primitive root; properly, to join; used only as a denominative from 'etsel; to separate; hence, to select, refuse, contract -- keep, reserve, straiten, take. see HEBREW 'etsel Forms and Transliterations אָצַ֖לְתִּי אָצַ֥לְתָּ אצלת אצלתי וְאָצַלְתִּ֗י וַיָּ֗אצֶל ואצלתי ויאצל נֶאֱצַ֗ל נאצל ’ā·ṣal·tā ’ā·ṣal·tî ’āṣaltā ’āṣaltî aTzalta aTzalti ne’ĕṣal ne·’ĕ·ṣal neeTzal vaiYatzel veatzalTi way·yā·ṣel wayyāṣel wə’āṣaltî wə·’ā·ṣal·tîLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 27:36 HEB: וַיֹּאמַ֕ר הֲלֹא־ אָצַ֥לְתָּ לִּ֖י בְּרָכָֽה׃ NAS: And he said, Have you not reserved a blessing KJV: And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing INT: said not reserved A blessing Numbers 11:17 Numbers 11:25 Ecclesiastes 2:10 Ezekiel 42:6 5 Occurrences |
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