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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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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

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My eye has wasted away with grief;

It has become old because of all my adversaries H6887.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 7:4

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If I have rewarded evil to him who [fn]is at peace with me,

Or have plundered my adversary H6887 without cause,

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Arise, O Yahweh, in Your anger;

Lift up Yourself against the fury of my adversaries H6887,

And arouse Yourself [fn]for me; You have appointed judgment.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 8:2

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From the mouth of infants and nursing babies You have established [fn]strength

Because of Your adversaries H6887,

To make the enemy and the revengeful cease.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 10:5

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His ways [fn]prosper at all times;

Your judgments are on high, out of his sight;

As for all his adversaries H6887, he snorts at them.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 23:5

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You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies H6887;

You [fn]have anointed my head with oil;

My cup overflows.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:9

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Be gracious to me, O Yahweh, for I am H6887 in H6887 distress H6887;

My eye is wasted away from grief, my soul and [fn]my body also.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:11

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Among all my adversaries H6887, I have become a reproach,

Especially to my neighbors,

And an object of dread to my acquaintances;

Those who see me in the street flee from me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 42:10 -

As a shattering of my bones, my adversaries H6887 reproach me,

While they say to me all day long, “Where is your God?”

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:17 -

And do not hide Your face from Your slave,

For I am H6887 in H6887 distress H6887; answer me quickly.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 69:19

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You know my reproach and my shame and my dishonor;

All my adversaries H6887 are [fn]before You.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:4

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Your adversaries H6887 have roared in the midst of Your meeting place;

They have set up their own signs for signs.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 74:23

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Do not forget the voice of Your adversaries H6887,

The rumbling of those who rise against You which ascends continually.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:1

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A Song of Ascents.

“[fn]Many times they have [fn]assailed H6887 me from my youth up,”

Let Israel now say,

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 129:2

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“[fn]Many times they have [fn]assailed H6887 me from my youth up;

Yet they have not prevailed against me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 143:12

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And in Your lovingkindness, [fn]cut off my enemies

And cause all those who assail H6887 my soul to perish,

For I am Your slave.

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