The meaning of “צַר”
Understanding tsar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or צָר tsâr (tsawr); from צָרַר; compare as in צֹר adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, ...
צַר
or צָר tsâr (tsawr); from צָרַר; compare as in צֹר adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. - narrow - (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble) - also a pebble - (transitive) an opponent (as crowding) 1) narrow, tight 2) straits, distress 3) adversary, foe, enemy, oppressor 4) hard pebble, flint
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:20 | “And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all.” Word: צַר (tsar) | |
| 1 Samuel 2:32 | “And thou shalt see an enemy in my habitation, in all the wealth which God shall give Israel: and there shall not be an old man in thine house for ever.” Word: צַר (tsar) | |
| 2 Chronicles 15:4 | “But when they in their trouble did turn unto the Lord God of Israel, and sought him, he was found of them.” Word: צַר (tsar) | |
| Job 16:9 | “He teareth me in his wrath, who hateth me: he gnasheth upon me with his teeth; mine enemy sharpeneth his eyes upon me.” Word: צַר (tsar) | |
| Jeremiah 48:5 | “For in the going up of Luhith continual weeping shall go up; for in the going down of Horonaim the enemies have heard a cry of destruction.” Word: צַר (tsar) |
Usage Statistics
Related Words
Cross-referenced Strong's numbers with semantic or etymological connections.