The meaning of “זוּר”
Understanding zûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
close, rush, thrust together. - to press together, tighten 1) (Qal) to press, squeeze, crush, press down and out 1a) to ...
זוּר
close, rush, thrust together. - to press together, tighten 1) (Qal) to press, squeeze, crush, press down and out 1a) to close up (of a wound)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Judges 6:38 | “And it was so: for he rose up early on the morrow, and thrust the fleece together, and wringed the dew out of the fleece, a bowl full of water.” Word: זוּר (zûwr) | |
| Job 39:15 | “And forgetteth that the foot may crush them, or that the wild beast may break them.” Word: זוּר (zûwr) | |
| Isaiah 1:6 | “From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.” Word: זוּר (zûwr) |