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
ReferenceText
Exodus 33:21

And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:

Joshua 5:3

And Joshua made him sharp knives, and circumcised the children of Israel at the hill of the foreskins.

2 Samuel 22:32

For who is God, save the Lord? and who is a rock, save our God?

Psalms 73:26

My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Jeremiah 21:13

Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?

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?

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