יָצַר
ya.tsarVerbH3335
to form: formed
From: probably identical with H3334 (יָצַר) (through the squeezing into shape); (compare H3331 (יַצַע));
Short Definition
to mould into a form; especially as apotter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
Full Lexicon Entry
formed 1) to form, fashion, frame 1a) (Qal) to form, fashion 1a1) of human activity 1a2) of divine activity 1a2a) of creation 1a2a1) of original creation 1a2a2) of individuals at conception 1a2a3) of Israel as a people 1a2b) to frame, pre-ordain, plan (fig. of divine) purpose of a situation) 1b) (Niphal) to be formed, be created 1c) (Pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained 1d) (Hophal) to be formed
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology H:V
DescriptionHebrew Verb
Occurrences
54 timesAppears 54 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:
Isaiah
23
Jeremiah
11
Psalms
8
Genesis
3
Amos
2
Key Passages
- 1 Chronicles 4:23
- Isaiah 27:11
- Isaiah 44:9
- Isaiah 49:5
- Jeremiah 19:11
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