6875. tsori or tseri or tsori

Lexicon

tsori or tseri or tsori: Balm, balsam

Original Word: צְרִי
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsriy
Pronunciation: tso-ree
Phonetic Spelling: (tser-ee')
Definition: Balm, balsam
Meaning: distillation, balsam

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

balm

Or tsoriy {tsor-ee'}; from an unused root meaning to crack (as by pressure), hence, to leak; distillation, i.e. Balsam -- balm.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from an unused word
Definition
(a kind of) balsam
NASB Translation
balm (6).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

צֳרִי and (Genesis 37:25) (וּ)צְרִי noun [masculine] a kind of balsam, as merchandise Genesis 37:25 (J), Ezekiel 27:17, gift Genesis 43:11 (J), medicament Jeremiah 8:22; Jeremiah 46:11; Jeremiah 51:8 (for national disaster, in fig,); — ThDyerM'Lean in Ency. Bib.^Balm think a resin, like (not necess.=) gum of mastic-tree, pistacia lentiscus (otherwise Post^{Hastings DB}).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to crack (as by pressure), hence to leak.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance for צְרִי (Tseri), as it is a specific Hebrew term related to a particular cultural and geographical context. However, the concept of healing and balm can be related to Greek terms for healing and anointing, such as ἄλειμμα (aleimma) for ointment or balm.

Usage: The word צְרִי is used in the context of a healing balm or resin, often associated with the region of Gilead. It is mentioned in the context of trade and healing, symbolizing a remedy or cure.

Context: • The term צְרִי (Tseri) appears in the Hebrew Bible as a reference to a valuable resin or balm, known for its medicinal properties. It is most famously associated with the "balm of Gilead," a region known for producing this healing substance. The balm was highly prized in ancient times for its soothing and healing qualities.
• In Genesis 37:25, the Ishmaelites are described as carrying balm, along with other goods, as they travel to Egypt, indicating its value as a trade commodity. "As they sat down to eat their meal, they looked up and saw a caravan of Ishmaelites coming from Gilead. Their camels were loaded with spices, balm, and myrrh, and they were on their way to take them down to Egypt." (BSB)
• Jeremiah 8:22 and 46:11 use the imagery of balm to convey the idea of healing and restoration. In Jeremiah 8:22, the prophet laments, "Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has the health of the daughter of my people not been restored?" (BSB) This rhetorical question underscores the absence of healing for the spiritual and physical ailments of the people.
• The balm of Gilead is emblematic of hope and healing, both physically and spiritually. It serves as a metaphor for divine intervention and the ultimate healing that comes from God.

Forms and Transliterations

הַצֳרִי֙ הצרי וָצֹ֔רִי וּצְרִ֣י וצרי צֳרִ֔י צֳרִי֙ צרי ha·ṣo·rî haṣorî hatzoRi ṣo·rî ṣorî tzoRi ū·ṣə·rî ūṣərî utzeRi vaTzori wā·ṣō·rî wāṣōrî

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 37:25
HEB: נֹֽשְׂאִ֗ים נְכֹאת֙ וּצְרִ֣י וָלֹ֔ט הוֹלְכִ֖ים
NAS: aromatic gum and balm and myrrh,
KJV: spicery and balm and myrrh,
INT: bearing aromatic and balm and myrrh their way

Genesis 43:11
HEB: מִנְחָ֑ה מְעַ֤ט צֳרִי֙ וּמְעַ֣ט דְּבַ֔שׁ
NAS: a little balm and a little
KJV: a little balm, and a little
INT: A present A little balm little honey

Jeremiah 8:22
HEB: הַצֳרִי֙ אֵ֣ין בְּגִלְעָ֔ד
NAS: no balm in Gilead?
KJV: [Is there] no balm in Gilead;
INT: balm is there Gilead

Jeremiah 46:11
HEB: גִלְעָד֙ וּקְחִ֣י צֳרִ֔י בְּתוּלַ֖ת בַּת־
NAS: and obtain balm, O virgin
KJV: and take balm, O virgin,
INT: to Gilead and obtain balm virgin daughter

Jeremiah 51:8
HEB: עָלֶ֗יהָ קְח֤וּ צֳרִי֙ לְמַכְאוֹבָ֔הּ אוּלַ֖י
NAS: her! Bring balm for her pain;
KJV: for her; take balm for her pain,
INT: over her Bring balm her pain Perhaps

Ezekiel 27:17
HEB: וּדְבַ֤שׁ וָשֶׁ֙מֶן֙ וָצֹ֔רִי נָתְנ֖וּ מַעֲרָבֵֽךְ׃
NAS: oil and balm they paid
KJV: and honey, and oil, and balm.
INT: honey oil and balm paid your merchandise

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6875
6 Occurrences

ha·ṣo·rî — 1 Occ.
ṣo·rî — 3 Occ.
ū·ṣə·rî — 1 Occ.
wā·ṣō·rî — 1 Occ.