The meaning of “יָצוּעַ”
Understanding yâtsûwaʻ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
passive participle of יַצַע bed, chamber, couch. - spread, i.e. a bed - (architecture) an extension, i.e. wing or lean-t...
יָצוּעַ
passive participle of יַצַע bed, chamber, couch. - spread, i.e. a bed - (architecture) an extension, i.e. wing or lean-to (a single story or collectively) 1) couch, bed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 49:4 | “Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.” Word: יָצוּעַ (yâtsûwaʻ) | |
| 1 Kings 6:6 | “The nethermost chamber was five cubits broad, and the middle was six cubits broad, and the third was seven cubits broad: for without in the wall of the house he made narrowed rests round about, that the beams should not be fastened in the walls of the house.” Word: יָצוּעַ (yâtsûwaʻ) | |
| 1 Chronicles 5:1 | “Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but, forasmuch as he defiled his father’s bed, his birthright was given unto the sons of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after the birthright.” Word: יָצוּעַ (yâtsûwaʻ) | |
| Job 17:13 | “If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness.” Word: יָצוּעַ (yâtsûwaʻ) | |
| Psalms 63:6 | “When I remember thee upon my bed, and meditate on thee in the night watches.” Word: יָצוּעַ (yâtsûwaʻ) |
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