Strong’s H6092

עָצֵב

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`atseb

Pronunciation

aw-tseb' or ats-tsawb'

Definition

Idol, image, pain, sorrow

Meaning

a, workman

Usage

The Hebrew word "atsēb" or "atṣṣāb" primarily refers to an idol or a carved image, often associated with false worship and idolatry. It can also denote pain or sorrow, reflecting the emotional or spiritual consequences of idolatry. The term underscores the futility and emptiness of worshiping man-made objects instead of the living God.

Bible references

Isaiah 58:3