צָרַר (tsârar) — Adversary

Hebrew word study: צָרַר (tsârar), Strong's H6887. to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive

HebrewStrong's H6887
Quick definition
Hebrew word
צָרַר (tsârar)
Pronounced: tsaw-rar'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive

Word study
Derivation: a primitive root;

KJV translation words: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.

Where this word appears

Strong's H6887 is tagged on 54 words in 52 verses across 18 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 12:34 and last appears in Zephaniah 1:17.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

opposers my ×6it is distress ×4opposers your ×4the opposer of ×3and I will cause distress ×2and it will lay siege ×2in labor ×2people have opposed me ×2when it is distress ×2to make her a rival wife ×1were bound up ×1who opposes ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

צַר ×6צֹרֵר ×5צוֹרְרָי ×4צֹרְרֶיךָ ×3וְהֵצַר ×2צְרָרוּנִי ×2צָרַר ×2הַצֹּרֵר ×1לִצְרֹר ×1צְרֻרֹת ×1

Books where it appears most

Psalms ×18Numbers ×4Esther ×4Isaiah ×42 Chronicles ×3Jeremiah ×3Exodus ×2Deuteronomy ×2

Verses (first 25 of 52)

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Related entries

Entries whose derivation names this word: H6862 צַר (tsar), H6863 צֵר (Tsêr), H6872 צְרוֹר (tsᵉrôwr).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does tsârar (H6887) mean?

To cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.

How is H6887 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H6887 as: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex..

How often does צָרַר (tsârar) appear?

Strong's H6887 is tagged on 54 words in 52 verses across 18 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Exodus 12:34 and last appears in Zephaniah 1:17.