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Lexicon :: Strong's H6684 - ṣûm

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צוּם
Transliteration
ṣûm
Pronunciation
tsoom
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1890

Strong’s Definitions

צוּם tsûwm, tsoom; a primitive root; to cover over (the mouth), i.e. to fast:—× at all, fast.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x

The KJV translates Strong's H6684 in the following manner: fast (20x), at all (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 21x
The KJV translates Strong's H6684 in the following manner: fast (20x), at all (1x).

  1. (Qal) to abstain from food, fast

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צוּם tsûwm, tsoom; a primitive root; to cover over (the mouth), i.e. to fast:—× at all, fast.
STRONGS H6684: Abbreviations
† [צוּם] verb abstain from food, fast (Late Hebrew id.; Arabic (bdb084701) bdb084702, Ethiopic bdb084703 Aramaic צוּם, bdb084704); —
Qal Perfect 2nd person masculine singular צַמְתָּ 2 Samuel 12:21; 2nd person masculine plural צַמְתֶּם Zechariah 7:5, suffix צַמְתֻּנִי Zechariah 7:5; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular וַיָּ֫צָם 2 Samuel 12:16, וַיָּצוֺ֑ם 1 Kings 21:27; 1st person singular אָצוּם Esther 4:16, etc.; Imperative masculine plural צוּמוּ Esther 4:16; Infinitive absolute צוֺם Zechariah 7:5; Participle צָם 2 Samuel 12:23; Nehemiah 1:4; — fast, in mourning the dead 1 Samuel 31:13 = 1 Chronicles 10:12; 2 Samuel 1:12; in worship (contrition, intercession, etc.) Jon 20:26; 1 Samuel 7:6; 2 Samuel 12:16 (with accusative of congnate meaning with verb צוֺם; || בִּקֵּשׁ), 2 Samuel 12:23 and (+בָּכָה), 2 Samuel 12:21; 2 Samuel 12:22 (q. v. for explanation), Jeremiah 14:12; Zechariah 7:5 (+סְפוֺד), הֲצוֺם צַמְתֻּנִי Zechariah 7:5 (Ges§ 117x) was it at all unto me [י׳] that ye fasted ? וָאֱהִי צָם Nehemiah 1:4 (periphrase conjectural; + מִתְפַּלֵּל), compare Ezra 8:23 (+ בִּקֵּשׁ), Esther 4:16 (with עַל person for whom), Esther 4:16, Isaiah 58:3 (|| עִנִּינוּ נַפְשֵׁנוּ), Isaiah 58:4 (with ל of thing), Isaiah 58:4; once in disappointment and vexation 1 Kings 21:27.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Samuel

7:6; 31:13

2 Samuel

1:12; 12:16; 12:16; 12:21; 12:21; 12:22; 12:23; 12:23

1 Kings

21:27; 21:27

1 Chronicles

10:12

Ezra

8:23

Nehemiah

1:4; 1:4

Esther

4:16; 4:16; 4:16; 4:16

Isaiah

58:3; 58:4; 58:4

Jeremiah

14:12

Zechariah

7:5; 7:5; 7:5; 7:5; 7:5

H6684

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H6684 matches the Hebrew צוּם (ṣûm),
which occurs 21 times in 17 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 20:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 20:26 - And all the sons of Israel go up, even all the people, and come in to Beth-El, and weep, and sit there before Jehovah, and fast on that day till the evening, and cause to ascend burnt-offerings and peace-offerings before Jehovah.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 7:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 7:6 - And they are gathered to Mizpeh, and draw water, and pour out before Jehovah, and fast on that day, and say there, 'We have sinned against Jehovah;' and Samuel judgeth the sons of Israel in Mizpeh.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Sa 31:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Sa 31:13 - and they take their bones, and bury them under the tamarisk in Jabesh, and fast seven days.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 1:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 1:12 - and they mourn, and weep, and fast till the evening, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of Jehovah, and for the house of Israel, because they have fallen by the sword.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:16

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:16 - and David seeketh God for the youth, and David keepeth a fast, and hath gone in and lodged, and lain on the earth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:21

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:21 - And his servants say unto him, 'What is this thing thou hast done? because of the living lad thou hast fasted and dost weep, and when the lad is dead thou hast risen and dost eat bread.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:22

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:22 - And he saith, 'While the lad is alive I have fasted, and weep, for I said, Who knoweth? -- Jehovah doth pity me, and the lad hath lived;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 12:23

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 12:23 - and now, he hath died, why is this -- I fast? am I able to bring him back again? I am going unto him, and he doth not turn back unto me.'

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 21:27

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 21:27 - And it cometh to pass, at Ahab's hearing these words, that he rendeth his garments, and putteth sackcloth on his flesh, and fasteth, and lieth in sackcloth, and goeth gently.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 10:12

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 10:12 - and all the men of valour rise and bear away the body of Saul, and the bodies of his sons, and bring them in to Jabesh, and bury their bones under the oak in Jabesh, and fast seven days.

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Unchecked Copy Box Ezr 8:23

Unchecked Copy BoxEzr 8:23 - And we fast, and seek from our God for this, and He is entreated of us.

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Unchecked Copy Box Neh 1:4

Unchecked Copy BoxNeh 1:4 - And it cometh to pass, at my hearing these words, I have sat down, and I weep and mourn for days, and I am fasting and praying before the God of the heavens.

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Unchecked Copy Box Est 4:16

Unchecked Copy BoxEst 4:16 - 'Go, gather all the Jews who are found in Shushan, and fast for me, and do not eat nor drink three days, by night and by day; also I and my young women do fast likewise, and so I go in unto the king, that is not according to law, and when I have perished -- I have perished.'

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 58:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:3 - 'Why have we fasted, and Thou hast not seen? We have afflicted our soul, and Thou knowest not.' Lo, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, And all your labours ye exact.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 58:4

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 58:4 - Lo, for strife and debate ye fast, And to smite with the fist of wickedness, Ye fast not as to-day, To sound in the high place your voice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 14:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 14:12 - When they fast, I hearken not unto their cry, And when they cause to ascend burnt-offering and present, I accept them not, For by sword, and by famine, And by pestilence, I am consuming them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Zec 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxZec 7:5 - 'Speak unto all the people of the land, and unto the priests, saying:
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