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Lexicon :: Strong's H6887 - ṣārar

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צָרַר
Transliteration
ṣārar
Pronunciation
tsaw-rar'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 1973,1974

Strong’s Definitions

צָרַר tsârar, tsaw-rar'; a primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive:—adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x

The KJV translates Strong's H6887 in the following manner: enemy (14x), distress (7x), bind up (6x), vex (6x), afflict (4x), besiege (4x), adversary (3x), strait (3x), trouble (2x), bound (2x), pangs (2x), miscellaneous (5x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 58x
The KJV translates Strong's H6887 in the following manner: enemy (14x), distress (7x), bind up (6x), vex (6x), afflict (4x), besiege (4x), adversary (3x), strait (3x), trouble (2x), bound (2x), pangs (2x), miscellaneous (5x).

  1. to bind, be narrow, be in distress, make narrow, cause distress, besiege, be straitened, be bound

    1. (Qal)

      1. to bind, tie up, shut up

      2. to be scant, be cramped, be in straits

    2. (Pual) to be bound, be tied up

    3. (Hiphil)

      1. to make narrow for, cause distress to, press hard upon

      2. to suffer distress

  2. to show hostility toward, vex

    1. (Qal)

      1. to show hostility toward, treat with enmity, vex, harass

      2. vexer, harasser (participle)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
צָרַר tsârar, tsaw-rar'; a primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive:—adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.
STRONGS H6887: Abbreviations
† [צָרַר] verb denominative
Hiph. suffer distress (specifically of travail, compare Jeremiah 4:31; Jeremiah 49:24); — Participle לֵב אִשָּׁה מְצֵרָה (in simile) Jeremiah 48:41; Jeremiah 49:22.

† II. צָרַר verb shew hostility toward, vex (Late Hebrew צַר foe; Arabic bdb086501 harm, damage, Sabean צֿר war, foe MordtmHim. Inschr. 60. 71 SabDenkm24 CISiv. 174, 1. 6 HomChrest. 125; Ethiopic bdb086502 be hostile, in derived species and derivatives; Assyrian ṣarâru, be hostile, ṣarru, foe; Arabic bdb086503, Assyrian ṣirritu, Syriac bdb086504, all = rival-wife, so (? Hebrew influence) Targum צָרָא 1 Samuel 1:6; see especially LagDeceased Wife's Sister, GGN. 1882, No. 13; = Mi. 125 ff. Dr1 Samuel 1:6); —
Qal Perfect 3rd person plural וְצָֽרֲרוּ Numbers 33:55 consecutive, suffix צְרָרוּנִי Psalm 129:1; Psalm 129:2; Imperfect 3rd person masculine singular יָצֹר Isaiah 11:13; Infinitive absolute צָרוֺר Numbers 25:17; Participle active צֹרֵר Numbers 10:9, plural suffix צֹרֲרי Psalm 31:12 +, etc.; — shew hostility toward, treat with enmity, vex, harass, with accusative of person Isaiah 11:13; Numbers 10:9; Numbers 25:17; once with ל person Numbers 25:18; also participle as substantive (construct or with suffix) vexer, harasser, Amos 5:12; Isaiah 11:13; Exodus 23:22 (E), Psalm 6:8; Psalm 7:5; Psalm 7:7; Psalm 8:3; Psalm 10:5; Psalm 23:5; Psalm 31:12; Psalm 42:11; Psalm 69:20; Psalm 74:4; Psalm 74:23; Psalm 143:12; Esther 3:10; Esther 8:1; Esther 9:10, 24. — Leviticus 18:18 see [צָרַר] below.

[צָרַר] verb denominative make a rival-wife; —
Qal Infinitive construct לִצְרֹר Leviticus 18:18 to make [her] a rival-wife (LagGGN, 1882, 406 Dr-WhLv Baenl. v).
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Exodus

23:22

Leviticus

18:18; 18:18

Numbers

10:9; 10:9; 25:17; 25:17; 25:18; 33:55

1 Samuel

1:6; 1:6

Esther

3:10; 8:1; 9:10; 9:24

Psalms

6:8; 7:5; 7:7; 8:3; 10:5; 23:5; 31:12; 31:12; 42:11; 69:20; 74:4; 74:23; 129:1; 129:2; 143:12

Isaiah

11:13; 11:13; 11:13

Jeremiah

4:31; 48:41; 49:22; 49:24

Amos

5:12

H6887

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Strong's Number H6887 matches the Hebrew צָרַר (ṣārar),
which occurs 16 times in 16 verses in 'Psa' in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:7 - Mine eye is consumed because of grief; it waxeth old because of all mine enemies. H6887

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:4 - If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy:) H6887

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:6 - Arise, O LORD, in thine anger, lift up thyself because of the rage of mine enemies: H6887 and awake for me to the judgment that thou hast commanded.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2 - Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou ordained strength because of thine enemies, H6887 that thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:5 - His ways are always grievous; thy judgments are far above out of his sight: as for all his enemies, H6887 he puffeth at them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 23:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:5 - Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: H6887 thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:9 - Have mercy upon me, O LORD, for I am in trouble: H6887 mine eye is consumed with grief, yea, my soul and my belly.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11 - I was a reproach among all mine enemies, H6887 but especially among my neighbours, and a fear to mine acquaintance: they that did see me without fled from me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 42:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:10 - As with a sword in my bones, mine enemies H6887 reproach me; while they say daily unto me, Where is thy God?

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17 - And hide not thy face from thy servant; for I am in trouble: H6887 hear me speedily.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 69:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:19 - Thou hast known my reproach, and my shame, and my dishonour: mine adversaries H6887 are all before thee.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:4 - Thine enemies H6887 roar in the midst of thy congregations; they set up their ensigns for signs.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 74:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:23 - Forget not the voice of thine enemies: H6887 the tumult of those that rise up against thee increaseth continually.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - [[A Song of degrees.]] Many a time have they afflicted H6887 me from my youth, may Israel now say:

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 129:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:2 - Many a time have they afflicted H6887 me from my youth: yet they have not prevailed against me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 143:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:12 - And of thy mercy cut off mine enemies, and destroy all them that afflict H6887 my soul: for I am thy servant.
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