The meaning of “אָצַר”
Understanding ʼâtsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(lay up in) store, [phrase] (make) treasure(-r). - to store up 1) to store up, save, lay up 1a) (Qal) to store up, make ...
אָצַר
(lay up in) store, [phrase] (make) treasure(-r). - to store up 1) to store up, save, lay up 1a) (Qal) to store up, make treasurer 1b) (Niphal) treasured
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 20:17 | “Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.” Word: אָצַר (ʼâtsar) | |
| Nehemiah 13:13 | “And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren.” Word: אָצַר (ʼâtsar) | |
| Isaiah 23:18 | “And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the Lord: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. ” Word: אָצַר (ʼâtsar) | |
| Isaiah 39:6 | “Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the Lord.” Word: אָצַר (ʼâtsar) | |
| Amos 3:10 | “For they know not to do right, saith the Lord, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces.” Word: אָצַר (ʼâtsar) |