Strong’s H6113

עָצָר

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

`atsar

Pronunciation

ah-tsar

Definition

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

Meaning

to inclose, to hold back, to maintain, rule, assemble

Usage

The Hebrew verb "atsar" primarily means to restrain or hold back. It is used in various contexts in the Old Testament, often referring to the act of stopping or withholding something, such as rain, plagues, or actions. The term can also imply a sense of control or prevention, indicating a deliberate act of stopping or restraining.

Bible references

Genesis 16:2;Genesis 20:18;Genesis 20:18;Numbers 16:48;Numbers 16:50;Numbers 25:8;Deuteronomy 11:17;Deuteronomy 32:36;Judges 13:15;Judges 13:16;1 Samuel 9:17;1 Samuel 21:6;1 Samuel 21:8;2 Samuel 24:21;2 Samuel 24:25;1 Kings 8:35;1 Kings 14:10;1 Kings 18:44;1 Kings 21:21;2 Kings 4:24;2 Kings 9:8;2 Kings 14:26;2 Kings 17:4;1 Chronicles 12:1;1 Chronicles 21:22