The meaning of “צִיר”
Understanding tsîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ambassador, hinge, messenger, pain, pang, sorrow. Compare צִיר. - a hinge (as pressed in turning) - also a throe (as a p...
צִיר
ambassador, hinge, messenger, pain, pang, sorrow. Compare צִיר. - a hinge (as pressed in turning) - also a throe (as a phys. or mental pressure) - also a herald or erranddoer (as constrained by the principal) 1) envoy, messenger 2) pivot of door, hinge 3) pang, distress
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 4:19 | “And his daughter in law, Phinehas’ wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her.” Word: צִיר (tsîyr) | |
| Proverbs 25:13 | “As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresheth the soul of his masters.” Word: צִיר (tsîyr) | |
| Isaiah 21:3 | “Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it.” Word: צִיר (tsîyr) | |
| Jeremiah 49:14 | “I have heard a rumour from the Lord, and an ambassador is sent unto the heathen, saying, Gather ye together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.” Word: צִיר (tsîyr) | |
| Daniel 10:16 | “And, behold, one like the similitude of the sons of men touched my lips: then I opened my mouth, and spake, and said unto him that stood before me, O my lord, by the vision my sorrows are turned upon me, and I have retained no strength.” Word: צִיר (tsîyr) |
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