Word Study
The meaning of “צוּר”
Understanding tsûwr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H6697
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
צוּר
Phonetictsoor
Transliterationtsûwr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
or צֻר tsur (tsoor); from צוּר edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also בֵּית צוּר. - properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed) - generally, a rock or boulder - figuratively, a refuge - also an edge (as precipitous) 1) rock, cliff 1a) rocky wall, cliff 1b) rock (with flat surface) 1c) block of stone, boulder 1d) rock (specific) 1e) rock (of God) 1f) rock (of heathen gods) n pr dei 1g) Rock
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
74 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
74x
Most Frequent Book
Psalms
Book Distribution
Exodus3
Numbers1
Deuteronomy8
Joshua2
Judges3
1 Samuel2
2 Samuel5
1 Chronicles1
Job7
Psalms26
Proverbs1
Isaiah11
Jeremiah2
Nahum1
Habakkuk1
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'צוּר' deepen your understanding of Exodus 33:21?