עָצָה
𐤏𐤑𐤄
ʻâtsâh
H6095 verb
SILEX Entry
Definition
To close or shut (especially the eyes), to make firm or fasten; the verb primarily describes the action of shutting the eyes, whether voluntarily (as in sleep or meditation) or involuntarily (as in faintness or death), and by extension may indicate the idea of closing, shutting up, or making something tight or inaccessible.
Semantic Range
to shut (the eyes), to close, to make firm, to fasten, to make inaccessible
Root / Etymology
Root: עצה (ʿ-ṣ-h). The root likely denotes the idea of firm closure, fastening, or making something secure. From this comes the verbal form עָצָה (ʿāṣāh), which specifically refers to closing or shutting (often the eyes).
Historical & Contextual Notes
The verb עָצָה predominantly occurs with reference to the action of shutting or closing the eyes, either physically (as in sleep or blindness) or metaphorically (as in inattentiveness or disregard). It appears rarely and is recognized as distinct from more common words for closing (such as סגר 'to shut, close'). Its usage in the Hebrew Bible is limited (e.g., Isaiah 44:18), often in poetic contexts. In later Hebrew, different roots (like סגר) became more prevalent for the general sense of closing or shutting. English translations often render עָצָה as 'shut' or 'close,' but the nuance of making firm or fast may be less apparent in translation. The verb should be distinguished from related homophonic roots meaning 'to counsel' (עֵצָה) or 'to store up' (עָצַר), with which it is sometimes confused in lexicons due to similar spelling.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
a primitive root; properly, to fasten (or make firm), i.e. to close (the eyes); shut.
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עצה (ʿ-ṣ-h) — to close, to shut, to fasten
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6095-01 |
עֹצֶ֣ה | otseh | HVqrmsa |
who narrows | the one who closes | the one who closes | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H6095-01 |
Proverbs 16:30 | עֹצֶ֣ה | otseh | HVqrmsa |
who narrows | the one who closes | the one who closes |