Strong’s H6087
עָצַב
Part of speech
Verb
Transliteration
`atsab
Pronunciation
ah-tsav'
Definition
To grieve, to hurt, to pain, to vex
Meaning
to carve, fabricate, fashion, to worry, pain, anger
Usage
The Hebrew verb "atsab" primarily conveys the idea of causing pain or grief, either physically or emotionally. It can refer to the act of grieving or being in distress, as well as causing sorrow or vexation to others. The term is often used in contexts where emotional or spiritual pain is evident, highlighting the depth of human suffering and the impact of sin and disobedience.
Bible references
Genesis 6:6;Genesis 34:7;Genesis 45:5;1 Samuel 20:3;1 Samuel 20:34;2 Samuel 19:2;1 Kings 1:6;1 Chronicles 4:10;Nehemiah 8:10;Nehemiah 8:11;Job 10:8;Psalm 56:5;Psalm 78:40;Ecclesiastes 10:9;Isaiah 54:6;Isaiah 63:10;Jeremiah 44:19