צוּר
tsur
Zur
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "tzur" (H6698I) appears only twice in the Bible. It functions as a proper noun, specifically a person's name. The short definition provided is simply "Zur," suggesting that this is the equivalent personal name in the English language. Given its frequency and the limited context, "tzur" does not provide enough data to determine its range of usage. We can infer, however, that it serves as a singular identifier for an individual. In terms of significance, this word's limited occurrence in the Bible diminishes its influence on understanding the text's broader themes and narratives. Nonetheless, as a proper noun referring to a person, "tzur" contributes to the richness of the biblical narrative by portraying a unique individual who interacts with other biblical figures and events.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
2 total occurrences across the text