Definition
a primitive root; to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
Traditional renderings: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.
Traditional renderings: adversary, (be in) afflict(-ion), beseige, bind (up), (be in, bring) distress, enemy, narrower, oppress, pangs, shut up, be in a strait (trouble), vex.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders צָרַר:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
53 total
- Hosea 13:12צָרוּר֙ · [is] bound upThe iniquity of Ephraim is bound up; his sin is stored up.
- Amos 5:12צֹרְרֵ֤י · You oppressFor I know that your transgressions are many and your sins are numerous. You oppress the righteous by taking bribes; you deprive the poor of justice in the gate.
- Zephaniah 1:17וַהֲצֵרֹ֣תִי · I will bring such distressI will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung.