The meaning of “יָצַב”
Understanding yâtsab reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). - to pla...
יָצַב
present selves, remaining, resort, set (selves), (be able to, can, with-) stand (fast, forth, -ing, still, up). - to place (any thing so as to stay) - reflexively, to station, offer, continue 1) to place, set, stand, set or station oneself, present oneself 1a) (Hithpael) to station oneself, take one's stand, stand, present oneself, stand with someone
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 14:13 | “And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever.” Word: יָצַב (yâtsab) | |
| Joshua 24:1 | “And Joshua gathered all the tribes of Israel to Shechem, and called for the elders of Israel, and for their heads, and for their judges, and for their officers; and they presented themselves before God.” Word: יָצַב (yâtsab) | |
| 2 Samuel 21:5 | “And they answered the king, The man that consumed us, and that devised against us that we should be destroyed from remaining in any of the coasts of Israel,” Word: יָצַב (yâtsab) | |
| Job 33:5 | “If thou canst answer me, set thy words in order before me, stand up.” Word: יָצַב (yâtsab) | |
| Jeremiah 46:14 | “Declare ye in Egypt, and publish in Migdol, and publish in Noph and in Tahpanhes: say ye, Stand fast, and prepare thee; for the sword shall devour round about thee.” Word: יָצַב (yâtsab) |
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