Strong’s H6874

צְרִי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Tsriy

Pronunciation

tseh-ree

Definition

To bind, to be in distress, to be narrow, to be in trouble

Meaning

Tseri

Usage

The Hebrew verb "צָרַר" (Tseri) primarily conveys the idea of being in a state of distress or trouble. It can also mean to bind or to be narrow, often used metaphorically to describe situations of adversity or affliction. The term is frequently employed in the Hebrew Bible to depict the emotional and physical constraints experienced by individuals or groups, often in the context of enemies or oppressive circumstances.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 25:3