The meaning of “צַוָּאר”
Understanding tsavvâʼr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or צַוָּר tsavvâr (tsav-vawr'); (Nehemiah 3:5), or צַוָּרֹן tsavvârôn (tsavvaw-rone'); (Song of Solomon 4:9), or (femini...
צַוָּאר
or צַוָּר tsavvâr (tsav-vawr'); (Nehemiah 3:5), or צַוָּרֹן tsavvârôn (tsavvaw-rone'); (Song of Solomon 4:9), or (feminine) צַוָּארָה tsavvâʼrâh (tsav-vawraw'); (Micah 2:3), intensively from צוּר in the sense of binding neck. - the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound) 1) neck, back of neck 1a) neck, back of neck (of man) 1b) neck (of animals)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 41:42 | “And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph’s hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck;” Word: צַוָּאר (tsavvâʼr) | |
| Judges 8:21 | “Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels’ necks.” Word: צַוָּאר (tsavvâʼr) | |
| Psalms 75:5 | “Lift not up your horn on high: speak not with a stiff neck.” Word: צַוָּאר (tsavvâʼr) | |
| Jeremiah 28:10 | “Then Hananiah the prophet took the yoke from off the prophet Jeremiah’s neck, and brake it.” Word: צַוָּאר (tsavvâʼr) | |
| Hosea 10:11 | “And Ephraim is as an heifer that is taught, and loveth to tread out the corn; but I passed over upon her fair neck: I will make Ephraim to ride; Judah shall plow, and Jacob shall break his clods.” Word: צַוָּאר (tsavvâʼr) |