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Lexicon :: Strong's H3336 - yēṣer

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יֵצֶר
Transliteration
yēṣer
Pronunciation
yay'-tser
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 898a

Strong’s Definitions

יֵצֶר yêtser, yay'-tser; from H3335; a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose):—frame, thing framed, imagination, mind, work.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x

The KJV translates Strong's H3336 in the following manner: imagination (5x), frame (1x), mind (1x), thing framed (1x), work (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 9x
The KJV translates Strong's H3336 in the following manner: imagination (5x), frame (1x), mind (1x), thing framed (1x), work (1x).

  1. form, framing, purpose, framework

    1. form

      1. pottery

      2. graven image

      3. man (as formed from the dust)

    2. purpose, imagination, device (intellectual framework)

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
יֵצֶר yêtser, yay'-tser; from H3335; a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose):—frame, thing framed, imagination, mind, work.
STRONGS H3336: Abbreviations
† I. יֵ֫צָר noun masculineIsaiah 26:3 form, framing, purpose; — י׳ Genesis 6:5 + 5 times; יִצְדוֺ Deuteronomy 31:21; Habakkuk 2:18; יִצְרֵנוּ Psalm 103:14; —
1. pottery, formed by the potter Isaiah 29:16.
2. form of a graven image Habakkuk 2:18.
3. form of man as made of the dust Psalm 103:14.
4. of what is framed in the mind (compare יָצַר 1c, 2 b), imagination, device, purpose: לב(ב) מחשׁב(ו)ת יצר Genesis 6:5 (J), 1 Chronicles 29:18; מחשׁבות י׳ 1 Chronicles 28:9; לב י׳ Genesis 8:21 (J); יֵצֶר alone Deuteronomy 31:21 (J); יֵצֶר סָמוּךְ Isaiah 26:3 a stedfast purpose (or frame of mind). (In Late Hebrew יֵצֶר is common in sense of impulse: יצר הטוב and יצר הרע of good and bad tendency in man.)
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

6:5; 6:5; 8:21

Deuteronomy

31:21; 31:21

1 Chronicles

28:9; 29:18

Psalms

103:14; 103:14

Isaiah

26:3; 26:3; 29:16

Habakkuk

2:18; 2:18

H3336

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H3336 matches the Hebrew יֵצֶר (yēṣer),
which occurs 10 times in 9 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 6:5 -

The LORD saw that the wickedness (depravity) of man was great on the earth, and that every imagination or intent of the thoughts of his heart were only evil continually.

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Unchecked Copy BoxGen 8:21 - The LORD smelled the pleasing aroma [a soothing, satisfying scent] and the LORD said to Himself, “I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the intent (strong inclination, desire) of man’s heart is wicked from his youth; and I will never again destroy every living thing, as I have done.

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Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:21 - “Then it shall come about, when many evils and troubles have come on them, that this [sacred] song will confront them as a witness; for it will not be forgotten from the mouth of their descendants. For I know their inclination which is developing even now, before I bring them into the land which I have sworn to give them.”

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:9 -

“As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father [have personal knowledge of Him, be acquainted with, and understand Him; appreciate, heed, and cherish Him] and serve Him with a blameless heart and a willing mind; for the LORD searches all hearts and minds, and understands every intent and inclination of the thoughts. If you seek Him [inquiring for and of Him and requiring Him as your first and vital necessity] He will let you find Him; but [fn]if you abandon (turn away from) Him, He will reject you forever.

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Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 29:18 - “O LORD, God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep forever such purposes and thoughts in the minds of Your people, and direct their hearts toward You;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 103:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 103:14 -

For He knows our [mortal] frame;

He remembers that we are [merely] dust.

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“You will keep in [fn]perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both [fn]inclination and character],

Because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation].

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You turn things upside down [with your perversity]!

Shall the potter be considered equal with the clay,

That the thing that is made would say to its maker, “He did not make me”;

Or the thing that is formed say to him who formed it, “He has no understanding”?

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Unchecked Copy BoxHab 2:18 -

“What profit is the carved image when its maker has formed it?

It is only a cast image, and a teacher of lies.

For its maker trusts in his own creation [as his god]

When he makes speechless idols.

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