Strong’s H0686

אָצַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

atsar

Pronunciation

ah-tsar

Definition

To restrain, to hold back, to stop, to withhold

Meaning

to store up

Usage

The Hebrew verb "atsar" primarily conveys the action of restraining or holding back. It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament, including the restraint of physical actions, the withholding of blessings or rain, and the prevention of certain events. The term often implies a divine or authoritative intervention that halts or limits an action or occurrence.

Bible references

2 Kings 20:17;Nehemiah 13:13;Isaiah 23:18;Isaiah 39:6;Amos 3:10