7527. ratsa
Berean Strong's Lexicon
ratsa: To be pleased with, to accept favorably, to delight in

Original Word: רָצָה
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: ratsa
Pronunciation: rah-tsah
Phonetic Spelling: (raw-tsah')
Definition: To be pleased with, to accept favorably, to delight in
Meaning: to pierce

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2106 (εὐδοκέω, eudokeō): To be well pleased, to take pleasure in

- G1184 (δέχομαι, dechomai): To receive favorably, to accept

Usage: The Hebrew verb "ratsa" primarily conveys the idea of being pleased with or accepting something or someone favorably. It is often used in contexts where God expresses His pleasure or acceptance of offerings, sacrifices, or individuals. The term can also imply a sense of delight or satisfaction.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of divine acceptance was central to religious life. Offerings and sacrifices were a significant part of worship, and the acceptance of these by God was a sign of His favor. The term "ratsa" reflects this cultural emphasis on seeking God's pleasure and approval, which was often associated with covenantal blessings and a harmonious relationship with the divine.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to bore, pierce
NASB Translation
pierce (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
רָצַע verb bore, pierce (Late Hebrew = Biblical Hebrew; Arabic stab violently); —

Qal Perfect3masculine singular consecutive ׳וְר Exodus 21:6 (E) he shall pierce his ear (accusative, ב instrumental).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bore

A primitive root; to pierce -- bore.

Forms and Transliterations
וְרָצַ֨ע ורצע veraTza wə·rā·ṣa‘ wərāṣa‘
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Englishman's Concordance
Exodus 21:6
HEB: אֶל־ הַמְּזוּזָ֑ה וְרָצַ֨ע אֲדֹנָ֤יו אֶת־
NAS: And his master shall pierce his ear
KJV: and his master shall bore his ear
INT: about the doorpost shall pierce and his master his ear

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Strong's Hebrew 7527
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wə·rā·ṣa‘ — 1 Occ.
















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