צָ֝רָ֗ה
𐤑𐤓𐤄
tsar
narrow
A state or condition of narrowness, constriction, or tightness, both in physical and metaphorical senses; by extension, one who causes constriction or difficulty (an adversary, enemy). As a noun, it most commonly refers to trouble, distress, or adversity—situations where one feels 'hemmed in.'
Proverbs 23:27 · Word #6
Lexicon H6862
| Lemma | צַר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsar |
| Strong's | H6862 |
| Definition | A state or condition of narrowness, constriction, or tightness, both in physical and metaphorical senses; by extension, one who causes constriction or difficulty (an adversary, enemy). As a noun, it most commonly refers to trouble, distress, or adversity—situations where one feels 'hemmed in.' |
Morphology HAafsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
Common Translation
| Phrase | narrow |
SIBI-P1 Translation H6862-16
constrained distress
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common; feminine; singular; absolute state; abstract formation from the root צ־ר־ר. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun is a feminine singular abstract form derived from the root meaning “to be narrow, constrained.” “Constrained distress” preserves both the experiential sense of hardship and the underlying image of being pressed into a narrow place. |
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