Strong's Lexicon tsara: Distress, trouble, affliction, adversity Original Word: צָרַע Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צָרַר (tsarar), meaning "to bind" or "to be narrow." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2347 (θλῖψις, thlipsis): Often translated as "tribulation" or "affliction," this Greek word carries a similar meaning of pressure or distress. - G4730 (στενοχωρία, stenochoria): Meaning "distress" or "anguish," it reflects the idea of being in a narrow or confined space. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsara" is used to describe situations of distress, trouble, or adversity. It often conveys a sense of being in a tight or narrow place, reflecting the emotional or physical pressure experienced during times of hardship. In the Old Testament, "tsara" is frequently used to describe the trials faced by individuals or the nation of Israel, emphasizing the need for divine intervention and deliverance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, the concept of "tsara" was deeply connected to the covenant relationship between God and His people. Distress and adversity were often seen as consequences of disobedience or as tests of faith. The Israelites believed that turning to God in times of "tsara" would bring deliverance and restoration. This understanding is rooted in the covenant promises and the history of God's faithfulness to His people. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from tsaraath Definition to be struck with leprosy, to be leprous NASB Translation being a leper (1), leper (12), lepers (1), leprous (6). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צָרַע] verb denominative, only in passive, be struck with leprosy, leprous; — Qal Participle passive אִישׁ צָרוּעַ Leviticus 13:44; elsewhere as substantive, = leper, Leviticus 13:45; Leviticus 14:3; Numbers 5:2 (all P), Leviticus 22:4 (H). Pu`al Participle מְצֹרָע 2 Samuel 3:29 +, מְצוֺרָע2Chronicles 26:20; plural מְצֹרָעִים 2 Kings 7:3,8; feminine מְצֹרַ֫עַת Exodus 4:6 +, מְצֹרָ֑עַת Numbers 12:10; — leprous, of hand Exodus 4:6 (J), of person Numbers 12:10 (twice in verse) (E), 2 Kings 5:27; 2Chronicles 26:20; אֲנָשִׁים מְצֹרָעִים 2 Kings 7:3; as substantive = leper 2 Samuel 3:29; 2 Kings 5:1,11; 2 Kings 7:8; 2 Kings 15:5 2Chronicles 26:21a, 2 Chronicles 26:21b, 2 Chronicles 26:23; תּוֺרַת הַמְּצֹרָע Leviticus 14:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance leper, leprous A primitive root; to scourge, i.e. (intransitive and figurative) to be stricken with leprosy -- leper, leprous. Forms and Transliterations הַֽמְצֹרָעִ֨ים הַמְּצֹרָ֔ע הַמְּצֹרָֽע׃ הַצָּרֽוּעַ׃ המצרע המצרע׃ המצרעים הצרוע׃ וְהַצָּר֜וּעַ וּמְצֹרָ֞ע והצרוע ומצרע מְצֹרַ֣עַת מְצֹרַ֥עַת מְצֹרָ֔ע מְצֹרָ֣ע ׀ מְצֹרָ֥ע מְצֹרָֽעַת׃ מְצֹרָֽע׃ מְצֹרָע֙ מְצֹרָעִ֖ים מְצוֹרָ֣ע מצורע מצרע מצרע׃ מצרעים מצרעת מצרעת׃ צָר֖וּעַ צָר֙וּעַ֙ צָר֥וּעַ צרוע ham·mə·ṣō·rā‘ ham·ṣō·rā·‘îm hamməṣōrā‘ hammetzoRa hamṣōrā‘îm hamtzoraIm haṣ·ṣā·rū·a‘ haṣṣārūa‘ hatztzaRua mə·ṣō·rā‘ mə·ṣō·ra·‘aṯ mə·ṣō·rā·‘aṯ mə·ṣō·rā·‘îm mə·ṣō·w·rā‘ məṣōrā‘ məṣōra‘aṯ məṣōrā‘aṯ məṣōrā‘îm məṣōwrā‘ metzoRa metzoRaat metzoraIm ṣā·rū·a‘ ṣārūa‘ tzaRua ū·mə·ṣō·rā‘ ūməṣōrā‘ umetzoRa vehatztzaRua wə·haṣ·ṣā·rū·a‘ wəhaṣṣārūa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 4:6 HEB: וְהִנֵּ֥ה יָד֖וֹ מְצֹרַ֥עַת כַּשָּֽׁלֶג׃ NAS: his hand was leprous like snow. KJV: it out, behold, his hand [was] leprous as snow. INT: behold his hand was leprous snow Leviticus 13:44 Leviticus 13:45 Leviticus 14:2 Leviticus 14:3 Leviticus 22:4 Numbers 5:2 Numbers 12:10 Numbers 12:10 2 Samuel 3:29 2 Kings 5:1 2 Kings 5:11 2 Kings 5:27 2 Kings 7:3 2 Kings 7:8 2 Kings 15:5 2 Chronicles 26:20 2 Chronicles 26:21 2 Chronicles 26:21 2 Chronicles 26:23 20 Occurrences |
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