Strong's H3334 · Hebrew
יָצַר
yâtsar · /yaw-tsar'/
Definition
to press (intransitive), i.e. be narrow; figuratively, be in distress
KJV: be distressed, be narrow, be straitened (in straits), be vexed.
Root / derivation: a primitive root;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָצַר across 9 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
9 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Judges2 verses
Whithersoever they went out, the hand of the LORD was against them for evil, as the LORD had said, and as the LORD had sworn unto them: and they were greatly distressed.
Judges 10:9Moreover the children of Ammon passed over Jordan to fight also against Judah, and against Benjamin, and against the house of Ephraim; so that Israel was sore distressed.
Job2 verses
Proverbs1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3334 (yâtsar) mean?
to press (intransitive), i.e. be narrow; figuratively, be in distress
How many times does H3334 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3334 (יָצַר) appears in 9 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “distressed.”
How is yâtsar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3334 is rendered as “distressed” (4×), “straitened” (2×), “narrow” (1×), “straits” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word יָצַר come from?
a primitive root;