Strong's Lexicon tsir: Messenger, envoy, hinge, pain Original Word: צִיר Word Origin: Derived from the root צָרַר (tsarar), meaning to bind or tie up, which can also imply distress or affliction. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - ἄγγελος (angelos) - G32: Often translated as "messenger" or "angel," this Greek term shares a similar function to "tsir" in its role as a bearer of messages. - ὠδίν (odin) - G5604: Refers to birth pangs or intense pain, paralleling the use of "tsir" in contexts of distress or labor pains. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsir" is used in various contexts in the Old Testament. It primarily denotes a messenger or envoy, someone sent with a message or task. It can also refer to a hinge, as in the pivot point of a door, symbolizing movement or transition. Additionally, "tsir" can describe pain or distress, often in a metaphorical sense, relating to the pangs of childbirth or other forms of suffering. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, messengers played a crucial role in communication, especially in diplomatic and military contexts. They were trusted individuals who carried important messages between leaders and nations. The concept of a hinge is significant in ancient architecture, representing the pivotal point that allows for the opening and closing of doors, symbolizing access and security. The use of "tsir" to describe pain reflects the agrarian and familial aspects of Israelite life, where childbirth and its associated pains were common experiences. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsur Definition an image NASB Translation form (1), idols (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. [צִיר] noun masculine image; — plural צִירִים Isaiah 45:16 = idols; singular suffix צירם Psalm 49:5 Kt their form (see צוּרָה). above V. צור (√of following; "" III. צרר; compare SI3; SI6 צר, rock, Aramaic טוּרָא, Strong's Exhaustive Concordance beauty, idol The same as tsiyr; a form (of beauty; as if pressed out, i.e. Carved); hence, an (idolatrous) image -- beauty, idol. see HEBREW tsiyr Forms and Transliterations וְ֭צוּרָם וצורם צִירִֽים׃ צירים׃ ṣî·rîm ṣîrîm tziRim Vetzurom wə·ṣū·rām wəṣūrāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Psalm 49:14 HEB: [וְצִירָם כ] (וְ֭צוּרָם ק) לְבַלּ֥וֹת NAS: over them in the morning, And their form shall be for Sheol INT: and the upright the morning beauty to consume Sheol Isaiah 45:16 2 Occurrences |