The meaning of “צַו”
Understanding tsav reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or צָו tsâv (tsawv); from צָוָה commandment, precept. - an injunction 1) command, ordinance, oracle (meaning dubious) 1a...
צַו
or צָו tsâv (tsawv); from צָוָה commandment, precept. - an injunction 1) command, ordinance, oracle (meaning dubious) 1a) used in mocking mimicry of Isaiah's words and thus not a true divine command
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 28:10 | “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:” Word: צַו (tsav) | |
| Isaiah 28:13 | “But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.” Word: צַו (tsav) | |
| Hosea 5:11 | “Ephraim is oppressed and broken in judgment, because he willingly walked after the commandment.” Word: צַו (tsav) |