The meaning of “עֲצָרָה”
Understanding ʻătsârâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עֲצֶרֶת ʻătsereth (ats-eh'-reth); from עָצָר (solemn) assembly (meeting). - an assembly, especially on afestival or h...
עֲצָרָה
or עֲצֶרֶת ʻătsereth (ats-eh'-reth); from עָצָר (solemn) assembly (meeting). - an assembly, especially on afestival or holiday 1) assembly, solemn assembly 1a) assembly (sacred or festive meeting) 1b) assemblage, company, group
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Leviticus 23:36 | “Seven days ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: on the eighth day shall be an holy convocation unto you; and ye shall offer an offering made by fire unto the Lord: it is a solemn assembly; and ye shall do no servile work therein.” Word: עֲצָרָה (ʻătsârâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 16:8 | “Six days thou shalt eat unleavened bread: and on the seventh day shall be a solemn assembly to the Lord thy God: thou shalt do no work therein.” Word: עֲצָרָה (ʻătsârâh) | |
| 2 Chronicles 7:9 | “And in the eighth day they made a solemn assembly: for they kept the dedication of the altar seven days, and the feast seven days.” Word: עֲצָרָה (ʻătsârâh) | |
| Isaiah 1:13 | “Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.” Word: עֲצָרָה (ʻătsârâh) | |
| Joel 2:15 | “Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:” Word: עֲצָרָה (ʻătsârâh) |