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Lexicon :: Strong's H3256 - yāsar

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יָסַר
Transliteration
yāsar
Pronunciation
yaw-sar'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 877

Strong’s Definitions

יָסַר yâçar, yaw-sar'; a primitive root; to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct:—bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x

The KJV translates Strong's H3256 in the following manner: chastise (21x), instruct (8x), correct (7x), taught (2x), bound (1x), punish (1x), reformed (1x), reproveth (1x), sore (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 43x
The KJV translates Strong's H3256 in the following manner: chastise (21x), instruct (8x), correct (7x), taught (2x), bound (1x), punish (1x), reformed (1x), reproveth (1x), sore (1x).

  1. to chasten, discipline, instruct, admonish

    1. (Qal)

      1. to chasten, admonish

      2. to instruct

      3. to discipline

    2. (Niphal) to let oneself be chastened or corrected or admonished

    3. (Piel)

      1. to discipline, correct

      2. to chasten, chastise

    4. (Hiphil) to chasten

    5. (Nithpael) to teach

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יָסַר yâçar, yaw-sar'; a primitive root; to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct:—bind, chasten, chastise, correct, instruct, punish, reform, reprove, sore, teach.
STRONGS H3256: Abbreviations
† [יָסַר] verb discipline, chasten, admonish (Talmud Targum יִ(י)סּוֺר chastisement; but Aramaic יְסַר is bind) —
Qal Imperfect 3rd person masculine suffix וְיִסְּרֵנִי Isaiah 8:11 (Di De SS see Bo§ 1103 Ew§ 249 d, but Thes MV Che and others
Pi. Perfect); 1st person singular suffix וְאֶסֳּרֵם Hosea 10:10 (Ges§ 71); Infinitive absolute יָסֹר 1 Chronicles 15:22 (noun Ke, point as participle Öttli); Participle יֹסֵר Proverbs 9:7; Psalm 94:10; יסורי Jeremiah 17:13 Kt see סוּר; —
1. admonish Isaiah 8:11 (followed by suffix + מִלֶּכֶת away from walking, i.e. not to walk), Proverbs 9:7 (|| מוֺכִיחַ).
2. instruct, 1 Chronicles 15:22.
3. discipline, of God Hosea 10:10; Psalm 94:10.
Niph. Imperfect יִוָּ֫סֶר עֶ֫בֶד Proverbs 29:19; אִוָּסֵר Jeremiah 31:18; תִּוָּֽֽֽסְרוּ Leviticus 26:23; Imperative feminine הִוָּֽֽֽסְרִי Jeremiah 6:8; masculine plural הִיָסְרוּ Psalm 2:10; — (Niph. tolerate., Ges§ 51 2.), let oneself be corrected, admonished by words of man Psalm 2:10; Proverbs 29:19); let oneself be chastened by discipline of God Jeremiah 6:8; Jeremiah 31:18; Leviticus 26:23.
Pi. Perfect יִסַּר 1 Kings 12:11 + 3 times; suffix יִסְּרַנִּי Psalm 118:18; יִסְּרוֺ Isaiah 28:26; 3rd person feminine suffix יִסְּרַתּוּ Proverbs 31:1; 2nd person masculine יִסַּרְתָּ Psalm 39:12; Job 4:3, etc. + 8 times Perfect; Imperfect יְיַסֵּר Deuteronomy 8:5; 2nd person masculine suffix תְּיַסְּרֶנּוּ Psalm 94:12, etc. + 5 times Imperfect; Imperative יַסֵּר Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 29:17; suffix יַסְּרֵנִי Jeremiah 10:24; Infinitive absolute יַסֹּר Psalm 118:18; construct יַסְּרָה Leviticus 26:18; suffix יַסְּרֶ֑ךָּ Deuteronomy 4:36; Participle מְיַסְּרֶ֑ךָּ Deuteronomy 8:5; —
1. discipline, correct (the moral nature, with more or less severity according to circumstances):
a. of God, with accusative Hosea 7:15 (of training arms), Deuteronomy 4:36 (see Dr), Deuteronomy 8:5 (Israel as son), Isaiah 28:26, happy the man אשׁר תיסרנו יהּ Psalm 94:12 Psalm 118:18 (twice in verse)
b. of man, with accusative Deuteronomy 8:5; Proverbs 19:18; Proverbs 29:17 (all of a father his son), Job 4:3; Proverbs 31:1; Psalm 16:7 my reins (the emotions of my own heart) correct, admonish me.
2. more severely, chasten, chastise:
a. of God, followed by accusative of person, Jeremiah 31:18; אַלבַּֿחֲמָֽתְךָ תְיַסְּרֵנִי Psalm 6:2; Psalm 38:2; בְּמשׁפט אל באף Jeremiah 10:24; למשׁפט Jeremiah 30:11 = Jeremiah 46:28; על חטאת Leviticus 26:18, 28; בתוכחות על עון Psalm 39:12.
b. of man, a father his son Deuteronomy 21:18; elders a man Deuteronomy 22:18 (including, as perhaps Deuteronomy 21:18, bodily chastisement); a king his subjects בַּשּׁוֺטִים and בָּעַקְרַבִּים 1 Kings 12:11, 14 2 Chronicles 10:11, 14.
c. תְּיַסְּרֵךְ רָֽעָתֵךְ Jeremiah 2:19 thy badness will chastise thee.
Nithp. Perfect נִוַּסְּרוּ Ezekiel 23:48 (for נִתְוַסְּרוּ Ges§ 55 R. 7); passive be disciplined, corrected.
Hiph. Imperfect 1st person singular suffix אַיְסִירֵם (Ew§ 131 c, but error for אֲיַסְּרֵם Bö§ 437 f SS), with accusative chasten Hosea 7:12.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Leviticus

26:18; 26:18; 26:23; 26:23; 26:28

Deuteronomy

4:36; 4:36; 8:5; 8:5; 8:5; 8:5; 21:18; 21:18; 22:18

1 Kings

12:11; 12:11; 12:14

1 Chronicles

15:22; 15:22

2 Chronicles

10:11; 10:14

Job

4:3; 4:3

Psalms

2:10; 2:10; 6:2; 16:7; 38:2; 39:12; 39:12; 94:10; 94:10; 94:12; 94:12; 118:18; 118:18; 118:18

Proverbs

9:7; 9:7; 19:18; 19:18; 29:17; 29:17; 29:19; 29:19; 31:1; 31:1

Isaiah

8:11; 8:11; 28:26; 28:26

Jeremiah

2:19; 6:8; 6:8; 10:24; 10:24; 17:13; 30:11; 31:18; 31:18; 31:18; 46:28

Ezekiel

23:48

Hosea

7:12; 7:15; 10:10; 10:10

H3256

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Strong's Number H3256 matches the Hebrew יָסַר (yāsar),
which occurs 43 times in 38 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:18

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:18 - "'If, in spite of all these things, you do not obey me, I will discipline you seven times more on account of your sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:23

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:23 - "'If in spite of these things you do not allow yourselves to be disciplined and you walk in hostility against me,

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Unchecked Copy Box Lev 26:28

Unchecked Copy BoxLev 26:28 - I will walk in hostile rage against you and I myself will also discipline you seven times on account of your sins.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 4:36

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 4:36 - From heaven he spoke to you in order to teach you, and on earth he showed you his great fire from which you also heard his words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 8:5

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 8:5 - Be keenly aware that just as a parent disciplines his child, the LORD your God disciplines you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 21:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 21:18 - If a person has a stubborn, rebellious son who pays no attention to his father or mother, and they discipline him to no avail,

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 22:18

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 22:18 - The elders of that city must then seize the man and punish him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 12:11

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:11 - My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 12:14

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:14 - and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, "My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh."

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 15:22

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:22 - Kenaniah, the leader of the Levites, was in charge of transport, for he was well-informed on this matter;

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:11

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:11 - My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh.'"

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:14 - and followed the advice of the younger ones. He said, "My father imposed heavy demands on you; I will make them even heavier. My father punished you with ordinary whips; I will punish you with whips that really sting your flesh."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 4:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:3 - Look, you have instructed many; you have strengthened feeble hands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 2:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 2:10 - So now, you kings, do what is wise; you rulers of the earth, submit to correction!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 6:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:1 - LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger! Do not discipline me in your raging fury!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 16:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 16:7 - I will praise the LORD who guides me; yes, during the night I reflect and learn.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 38:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 38:1 - O LORD, do not continue to rebuke me in your anger! Do not continue to punish me in your raging fury!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 39:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 39:11 - You severely discipline people for their sins; like a moth you slowly devour their strength. Surely all people are a mere vapor. (Selah)

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:10 - Does the one who disciplines the nations not punish? He is the one who imparts knowledge to human beings!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 94:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 94:12 - How blessed is the one whom you instruct, O LORD, the one whom you teach from your law,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 118:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 118:18 - The LORD severely punished me, but he did not hand me over to death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 9:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 9:7 - Whoever corrects a mocker is asking for insult; whoever reproves a wicked person receives abuse.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:18

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:18 - Discipline your child, for there is hope, but do not set your heart on causing his death.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:17 - Discipline your child, and he will give you rest; he will bring you happiness.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 29:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 29:19 - A servant cannot be corrected by words, for although he understands, there is no answer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:1 - The words of King Lemuel, an oracle that his mother taught him:

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 8:11

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 8:11 - Indeed this is what the LORD told me. He took hold of me firmly and warned me not to act like these people:

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 28:26

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 28:26 - His God instructs him; he teaches him the principles of agriculture.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 2:19

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 2:19 - Your own wickedness will bring about your punishment. Your unfaithful acts will bring down discipline on you. Know, then, and realize how utterly harmful it was for you to reject me, the LORD your God, to show no respect for me," says the Lord GOD who rules over all.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 6:8

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 6:8 - So take warning, Jerusalem, or I will abandon you in disgust and make you desolate, a place where no one can live."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 10:24

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 10:24 - Correct us, LORD, but only in due measure. Do not punish us in anger or you will reduce us to nothing.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 30:11

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 30:11 - For I, the LORD, affirm that I will be with you and will rescue you. I will completely destroy all the nations where I scattered you. But I will not completely destroy you. I will indeed discipline you, but only in due measure. I will not allow you to go entirely unpunished."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 31:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 31:18 - I have indeed heard the people of Israel say mournfully, 'We were like a calf untrained to the yoke. You disciplined us and we learned from it. Let us come back to you and we will do so, for you are the LORD our God.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jer 46:28

Unchecked Copy BoxJer 46:28 - I, the LORD, tell you not to be afraid, you descendants of Jacob, my servant, for I am with you. Though I completely destroy all the nations where I scatter you, I will not completely destroy you. I will indeed discipline you but only in due measure. I will not allow you to go entirely unpunished."

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Unchecked Copy Box Eze 23:48

Unchecked Copy BoxEze 23:48 - I will put an end to the obscene conduct in the land; all the women will learn a lesson from this and not engage in obscene conduct.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 7:12

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 7:12 - I will throw my bird net over them while they are flying, I will bring them down like birds in the sky; I will discipline them when I hear them flocking together.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 7:15

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 7:15 - Although I trained and strengthened them, they plot evil against me!

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 10:10

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 10:10 - When I please, I will discipline them; I will gather nations together to attack them, to bind them in chains for their two sins.
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