6887. tsarar

Lexicon

tsarar: To bind, to be narrow, to be in distress, to be in trouble, to be an adversary

Original Word: צָרַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: tsarar
Pronunciation: tsaw-rar'
Phonetic Spelling: (tsaw-rar')
Definition: To bind, to be narrow, to be in distress, to be in trouble, to be an adversary
Meaning: to cramp

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

adversary, be in affliction, besiege, bind up, be in, bring distress, narrower,

A primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (as follows) -- adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[צָרַר] verb denominative Hiph`il suffer distress (specifically of travail, compare Jeremiah 4:31; Jeremiah 49:24); — Participle לֵב אִשָּׁה מְצֵרָה (in simile) Jeremiah 48:41; Jeremiah 49:22.

II. צָרַר verb shew hostility toward, vex (Late Hebrew צַר foe; Arabic harm, damage, Sabean צֿר war, foe Mordtm^{Him. Inschr. 60. 71} SabDenkm²⁴ CIS^{iv. 174, 1. 6} Hom^{Chrest. 125}; Ethiopic be hostile, in derived species and derivatives; Assyrian ƒarâru, be hostile, ƒarru, foe; Arabic , Assyrian ƒirritu, Syriac , all = rival-wife, so (? Hebrew influence) ᵑ7 צָרָא 1 Samuel 1:6; see especially Lag^{Deceased Wife's Sister, GGN. 1882, No. 13; = Mi. 125ff.} Dr^{1Samuel 1:6}); —

Qal Perfect3plural וְצָֽרֲרוּ Numbers 33:55 consecutive, suffix צְרָרוּנִי Psalm 129:1; Psalm 129:2; Imperfect3masculine singular יָצֹר Isaiah 11:13; Infinitive absolute צָרוֺר Numbers 25:17; Participle active צֹרֵר Numbers 10:9, plural suffix צֹרֲרי Psalm 31:12 +, etc.; — shew hostility toward, treat with enmity, vex, harass, with accusative of person Isaiah 11:13; Numbers 10:9; Numbers 25:17; once with ל person Numbers 25:18; also participle as substantive (construct or with suffix) vexer, harasser, Amos 5:12; Isaiah 11:13; Exodus 23:22 (E), Psalm 6:8; Psalm 7:5; Psalm 7:7; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 10:5; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 31:12; Psalm 42:11; Psalm 69:20; Psalm 74:4; Psalm 74:23; Psalm 143:12; Esther 3:10; Esther 8:1; Esther 9:10,24. — Leviticus 18:18 see [ צָרַר] below II. צָרָה, below

[צָרַר] verb denominative make a rival-wife; —

Qal Infinitive construct לִצְרֹר Leviticus 18:18 to make [her] a rival-wife (Lag^{GGN, 1882, 406} Dr-Wh^Lv Baen^{l. v}).

III. צרר (√ of following; compare Arabic be sharp (? denominative), , sharp-edged hard stone, Assyrian ƒurtu, apparently knife RJHarper^{BAS ii. 435}; Syriac rock, stone, flint).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G436 (ἀντίκειμαι, antikeimai) • to be set against, to oppose
• G480 (ἀνθίστημι, anthistēmi) • to resist, to oppose
• G639 (ἀπορία, aporia) • perplexity, distress
• G1195 (δέω, deō) • to bind, to tie
• G1228 (διάβολος, diabolos) • slanderer, accuser
• G2190 (ἐχθρός, echthros) • enemy, foe
• G2346 (θλίβω, thlibō) • to press, to afflict
• G2662 (καταπονέω, kataponeō) • to oppress, to distress
• G3404 (μισέω, miseō) • to hate
• G3960 (παραδίδωμι, paradidōmi) • to deliver, to hand over
• G4170 (πολεμέω, polemeō) • to make war, to fight
• G4729 (στενοχωρία, stenochōria) • narrowness, distress
• G4912 (συνέχω, synechō) • to hold together, to constrain
• G4962 (συμπνίγω, sympnigō) • to choke, to crowd
• G4963 (συμφράσσω, symphraō) • to shut up, to enclose
• G5605 (ὠδίν, ōdin) • birth pang, travail

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of opposition, distress, and constraint, illustrating the broad semantic range of the Hebrew root צָרַר (tsarar) in the context of human experience and divine interaction.

Usage: The verb צָרַר (tsarar) is used in various contexts in the Hebrew Bible, often conveying the idea of being in a tight or narrow place, experiencing distress, or encountering hostility. It can describe physical, emotional, or spiritual states of being constrained or troubled.

Context: • General Overview: The root צָרַר (tsarar) appears in multiple forms throughout the Hebrew Bible, often in contexts related to distress, oppression, or enmity. It can describe both literal and figurative situations where individuals or groups experience pressure or adversity.
• Physical Constriction: In some instances, צָרַר is used to describe physical confinement or restriction, such as being in a narrow place or being bound. This can be seen in contexts where individuals are physically trapped or constrained.
• Emotional and Spiritual Distress: The term is frequently used to express emotional or spiritual distress, capturing the sense of being overwhelmed by troubles or adversities. It reflects the inner turmoil and pressure that individuals face in difficult circumstances.
• Hostility and Enmity: צָרַר also conveys the idea of hostility or enmity, where one party acts as an adversary against another. This can involve active opposition or persecution, highlighting the relational aspect of the term.
• Biblical Examples:
• In Genesis 32:7, Jacob experiences fear and distress (צָרַר) as he prepares to meet Esau, reflecting his anxiety about their encounter.
• In 1 Samuel 28:15, Saul describes his state of distress (צָרַר) to the spirit of Samuel, indicating his troubled mind and heart.
• In Psalm 31:9, the psalmist pleads for mercy, acknowledging his distress (צָרַר) and the affliction of his soul.
• Theological Implications: The use of צָרַר in the Hebrew Bible underscores the reality of human suffering and the challenges of living in a fallen world. It also highlights the need for divine intervention and deliverance, as individuals often cry out to God for relief from their distress and adversaries.

Forms and Transliterations

הַצֹּרֵ֣ר הָצֵ֣ר הצר הצרר וְהֵצַ֤ר וְהֵצַ֨ר וְצַרְתָּ֤ וְצָרֲר֣וּ וַהֲצֵר֥וֹתִי וַהֲצֵרֹ֣תִי וַיָּצַר֩ וּכְהָצֵ֣ר וּמְצֹרָרִֽים׃ והצר והצרותי והצרתי ויצר וכהצר ומצררים׃ וצררו וצרת יָֽצַר־ יָצֹ֥ר יצר יצר־ כִּצְר֣וֹר כצרור לִצְרֹ֗ר לצרר מְצֵרָֽה׃ מצרה׃ צ֖וֹר צ֝וֹרְרָ֗יו צְרָר֣וּנִי צְרֻר֛וֹת צְרֻרֹ֥ת צְרוּרָ֣ה ׀ צַ֫ר־ צַר־ צָ֖רָה צָֽרַר־ צָר֖וֹר צָרַ֥ר צָרוּר֙ צֹ֭רְרֶיךָ צֹרְרִ֥ים צֹרְרֵ֤י צֹרְרֶ֑יךָ צֹרְרֶֽיךָ׃ צֹרְרַ֨י צֹרְרָ֑י צֹרֲרֵ֣י צֹרֵ֣ר צֹרֵ֥ר צֹרֵֽר־ צֹרֵר֙ צוֹרְרִ֣י צוֹרְרֶ֑יךָ צוֹרְרָ֑י צוֹרְרָֽי׃ צור צוררי צוררי׃ צורריו צורריך צר־ צרה צרור צרורה צרר צרר־ צררוני צררות צררי צרריך צרריך׃ צררים צררת hā·ṣêr haṣ·ṣō·rêr hāṣêr haṣṣōrêr haTzer hatztzoRer kiṣ·rō·wr kiṣrōwr kitzRor liṣ·rōr liṣrōr litzRor mə·ṣê·rāh məṣêrāh metzeRah ṣā·rāh ṣā·rar ṣā·rar- ṣā·rō·wr ṣā·rūr ṣar- ṣārāh ṣārar ṣārar- ṣārōwr ṣārūr ṣə·rā·rū·nî ṣə·rū·rāh ṣə·ru·rō·wṯ ṣə·ru·rōṯ ṣərārūnî ṣərūrāh ṣərurōṯ ṣərurōwṯ ṣō·ră·rê ṣō·rə·ray ṣō·rə·rāy ṣō·rə·rê ṣō·rə·re·ḵā ṣō·rə·rîm ṣō·rêr ṣō·rêr- ṣō·wr ṣō·wr·rāw ṣō·wr·rāy ṣō·wr·re·ḵā ṣō·wr·rî ṣōrărê ṣōrêr ṣōrêr- ṣōrəray ṣōrərāy ṣōrərê ṣōrəreḵā ṣōrərîm ṣōwr ṣōwrrāw ṣōwrrāy ṣōwrreḵā ṣōwrrî tzar Tzarah tzarar tzaRor tzaRur tzeraRuni tzeruRah tzeruRot Tzor tzoraRei tzoRer tzoreRai tzoreRei tzoreReicha tzoreRim tzorRai tzorRav tzorReicha tzorRi ū·ḵə·hā·ṣêr ū·mə·ṣō·rā·rîm uchehaTzer ūḵəhāṣêr ūməṣōrārîm umetzoraRim vahatzeRoti vaiyaTzar veheTzar vetzaraRu vetzarTa wa·hă·ṣê·rō·ṯî wa·hă·ṣê·rō·w·ṯî wahăṣêrōṯî wahăṣêrōwṯî way·yā·ṣar wayyāṣar wə·hê·ṣar wə·ṣā·ră·rū wə·ṣar·tā wəhêṣar wəṣārărū wəṣartā yā·ṣar- yā·ṣōr yāṣar- yāṣōr yatzar yaTzor

Englishman's Concordance

Exodus 12:34
HEB: יֶחְמָ֑ץ מִשְׁאֲרֹתָ֛ם צְרֻרֹ֥ת בְּשִׂמְלֹתָ֖ם עַל־
NAS: [with] their kneading bowls bound up in the clothes
KJV: their kneadingtroughs being bound up in their clothes
INT: leavened their kneading bound the clothes on

Exodus 23:22
HEB: וְצַרְתִּ֖י אֶת־ צֹרְרֶֽיךָ׃
NAS: and an adversary to your adversaries.
KJV: unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.
INT: will be an enemy and an adversary to your adversaries

Leviticus 18:18
HEB: לֹ֣א תִקָּ֑ח לִצְרֹ֗ר לְגַלּ֧וֹת עֶרְוָתָ֛הּ
NAS: to her sister as a rival while she is alive,
KJV: to her sister, to vex [her], to uncover
INT: shall not marry A rival to uncover her nakedness

Numbers 10:9
HEB: עַל־ הַצַּר֙ הַצֹּרֵ֣ר אֶתְכֶ֔ם וַהֲרֵעֹתֶ֖ם
NAS: the adversary who attacks you, then you shall sound an alarm
KJV: against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm
INT: against the adversary attacks shall sound the trumpets

Numbers 25:17
HEB: צָר֖וֹר אֶת־ הַמִּדְיָנִ֑ים
NAS: Be hostile to the Midianites
KJV: Vex the Midianites, and smite
INT: be hostile to the Midianites and strike

Numbers 25:18
HEB: כִּ֣י צֹרְרִ֥ים הֵם֙ לָכֶ֔ם
NAS: for they have been hostile to you with their tricks,
KJV: For they vex you with their wiles,
INT: for have been like their tricks

Numbers 33:55
HEB: וְלִצְנִינִ֖ם בְּצִדֵּיכֶ֑ם וְצָרֲר֣וּ אֶתְכֶ֔ם עַל־
NAS: in your sides, and they will trouble you in the land
KJV: in your sides, and shall vex you in the land
INT: thorns your sides will trouble in the land

Deuteronomy 14:25
HEB: וְנָתַתָּ֖ה בַּכָּ֑סֶף וְצַרְתָּ֤ הַכֶּ֙סֶף֙ בְּיָ֣דְךָ֔
INT: shall exchange money adversary the money your hand

Deuteronomy 28:52
HEB: וְהֵצַ֨ר לְךָ֜ בְּכָל־
NAS: It shall besiege you in all
KJV: And he shall besiege thee in all thy gates,
INT: shall besiege all your towns

Deuteronomy 28:52
HEB: בְּכָל־ אַרְצֶ֑ךָ וְהֵצַ֤ר לְךָ֙ בְּכָל־
NAS: your land, and it shall besiege you in all
KJV: throughout all thy land: and he shall besiege thee in all thy gates
INT: throughout your land shall besiege all your towns

Joshua 9:4
HEB: בָּלִ֔ים וּמְבֻקָּעִ֖ים וּמְצֹרָרִֽים׃
NAS: worn-out and torn and mended,
KJV: old, and rent, and bound up;
INT: worn-out and torn and mended

1 Samuel 25:29
HEB: נֶ֨פֶשׁ אֲדֹנִ֜י צְרוּרָ֣ה ׀ בִּצְר֣וֹר הַחַיִּ֗ים
NAS: of my lord shall be bound in the bundle
KJV: of my lord shall be bound in the bundle
INT: the life of my lord shall be bound the bundle of the living

1 Samuel 28:15
HEB: וַיֹּ֣אמֶר שָׁ֠אוּל צַר־ לִ֨י מְאֹ֜ד
NAS: I am greatly distressed; for the Philistines
KJV: I am sore distressed; for the Philistines
INT: said and Saul distressed I am greatly the Philistines

2 Samuel 1:26
HEB: צַר־ לִ֣י עָלֶ֗יךָ
NAS: I am distressed for you, my brother
KJV: I am distressed for thee, my brother
INT: I am distressed and my brother

2 Samuel 20:3
HEB: בָ֑א וַתִּהְיֶ֧ינָה צְרֻר֛וֹת עַד־ י֥וֹם
NAS: but did not go in to them. So they were shut up until
KJV: them, but went not in unto them. So they were shut up unto the day
INT: go become were shut until the day

1 Kings 8:37
HEB: יִהְיֶ֔ה כִּ֧י יָֽצַר־ ל֛וֹ אֹיְב֖וֹ
NAS: their enemy besieges them in the land
KJV: if their enemy besiege them in the land
INT: become if besieges their enemy the land

2 Kings 5:23
HEB: וַיִּפְרָץ־ בּ֗וֹ וַיָּצַר֩ כִּכְּרַ֨יִם כֶּ֜סֶף
INT: talents urged adversary talents of silver

2 Chronicles 28:22
HEB: וּבְעֵת֙ הָצֵ֣ר ל֔וֹ וַיּ֖וֹסֶף
NAS: Now in the time of his distress this same
KJV: And in the time of his distress did he trespass
INT: the time of his distress yet became

2 Chronicles 33:12
HEB: וּכְהָצֵ֣ר ל֔וֹ חִלָּ֕ה
NAS: When he was in distress, he entreated
KJV: And when he was in affliction, he besought
INT: distress entreated before

Esther 3:10
HEB: הַמְּדָ֛תָא הָאֲגָגִ֖י צֹרֵ֥ר הַיְּהוּדִֽים׃
NAS: the Agagite, the enemy of the Jews.
KJV: the Agagite, the Jews' enemy.
INT: of Hammedatha the Agagite the enemy of the Jews

Esther 8:1
HEB: בֵּ֥ית הָמָ֖ן צֹרֵ֣ר [הַיְּהוּדִיִּים כ]
NAS: of Haman, the enemy of the Jews,
KJV: the Jews' enemy unto Esther
INT: the house of Haman the enemy Jew and Mordecai

Esther 9:10
HEB: בֶּֽן־ הַמְּדָ֛תָא צֹרֵ֥ר הַיְּהוּדִ֖ים הָרָ֑גוּ
NAS: the Jews' enemy; but they did not lay
KJV: of Hammedatha, the enemy of the Jews,
INT: the son of Hammedatha enemy the Jews' slew

Esther 9:24
HEB: הַמְּדָ֜תָא הָֽאֲגָגִ֗י צֹרֵר֙ כָּל־ הַיְּהוּדִ֔ים
NAS: the Agagite, the adversary of all
KJV: the Agagite, the enemy of all the Jews,
INT: of Hammedatha the Agagite the adversary of all the Jews

Job 26:8
HEB: צֹרֵֽר־ מַ֥יִם בְּעָבָ֑יו
NAS: He wraps up the waters in His clouds,
KJV: He bindeth up the waters
INT: wraps the waters his clouds

Psalm 6:7
HEB: עָֽ֝תְקָ֗ה בְּכָל־ צוֹרְרָֽי׃
NAS: because of all my adversaries.
KJV: it waxeth old because of all mine enemies.
INT: has become of all my adversaries

52 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6887
52 Occurrences

hā·ṣêr — 1 Occ.
haṣ·ṣō·rêr — 1 Occ.
kiṣ·rō·wr — 1 Occ.
liṣ·rōr — 1 Occ.
mə·ṣê·rāh — 2 Occ.
ṣar- — 4 Occ.
ṣā·rāh — 1 Occ.
ṣā·rar- — 2 Occ.
ṣā·rō·wr — 1 Occ.
ṣā·rūr — 1 Occ.
ṣə·rā·rū·nî — 2 Occ.
ṣə·rū·rāh — 1 Occ.
ṣə·ru·rōṯ — 2 Occ.
ṣō·wr — 1 Occ.
ṣō·ră·rê — 1 Occ.
ṣō·rêr — 5 Occ.
ṣō·rə·rāy — 2 Occ.
ṣō·rə·rê — 1 Occ.
ṣō·rə·re·ḵā — 3 Occ.
ṣō·rə·rîm — 1 Occ.
ṣō·wr·rāy — 4 Occ.
ṣō·wr·rāw — 1 Occ.
ṣō·wr·re·ḵā — 1 Occ.
ṣō·wr·rî — 1 Occ.
ū·ḵə·hā·ṣêr — 1 Occ.
ū·mə·ṣō·rā·rîm — 1 Occ.
wa·hă·ṣê·rō·w·ṯî — 2 Occ.
way·yā·ṣar — 1 Occ.
wə·hê·ṣar — 2 Occ.
wə·ṣā·ră·rū — 1 Occ.
wə·ṣar·tā — 1 Occ.
yā·ṣar- — 1 Occ.
yā·ṣōr — 1 Occ.