Strong’s H3334

יָצַר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

yatsar

Pronunciation

yah-tsar

Definition

To form, fashion, shape, create

Meaning

to press, be narrow, be in distress

Usage

The Hebrew verb "yatsar" primarily means to form or fashion, often used in the context of a potter shaping clay. It conveys the idea of intentional and skillful creation. In the biblical narrative, it is frequently used to describe God's creative work, particularly in forming humans and other elements of creation.

Bible references

Genesis 32:7;Judges 2:15;Judges 10:9;1 Samuel 30:6;2 Samuel 13:2;Nehemiah 9:27;Job 18:7;Job 20:22;Proverbs 4:12;Isaiah 49:19