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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 BoxPsa 6:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 6:7 - My eye wastes away because of grief; It grows old because of all my adversaries.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:4 - If I have rewarded evil to him who was at shalom with me (Yes, I have delivered him who without cause was my adversary),

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:6 - Arise, LORD, in your anger. Lift up yourself against the rage of my adversaries. Awake for me. You have commanded judgment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2 - From the lips of babes and infants you have established strength, Because of your adversaries, that you might silence the enemy and the avenger.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:5 - His ways are prosperous at all times; He is haughty, and your laws are far from his sight: As for all his adversaries, he sneers at them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:5 - You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup runs over.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:9 - Have mercy on me, LORD, for I am in distress. My eye, my soul, and my body waste away with grief.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11 - Because of all my adversaries I have become utterly contemptible to my neighbors, A fear to my acquaintances. Those who saw me on the street fled from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:10 - As with a sword in my bones, my adversaries reproach me, While they continually ask me, "Where is your God?"

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17 - Don't hide your face from your servant, For I am in distress. Answer me speedily!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:19

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:19 - You know my reproach, my shame, and my dishonor. My adversaries are all before you.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:4 - Your adversaries have roared in the midst of your assembly. They have set up their standards as signs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:23

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:23 - Don't forget the voice of your adversaries. The tumult of those who rise up against you ascends continually.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1 - A Ma`alot Song. Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up. Let Yisra'el now say,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:2 - Many times they have afflicted me from my youth up, Yet they have not prevailed against me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:12 - In your lovingkindness, cut off my enemies, And destroy all those who afflict my soul, For I am your servant.
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