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The meaning of עָצֵב

Understanding ʻâtsêb reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

labour. - a (hired) workman 1) labourer, toiler, labour

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Hebrew Text
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עָצֵב

Phoneticaw-tsabe'
Transliterationʻâtsêb
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

labour. - a (hired) workman 1) labourer, toiler, labour

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

1 total references
ReferenceText
Isaiah 58:3

Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.

Word: עָצֵב (ʻâtsêb)

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