Strong's H6089 · Hebrew
עֶצֶב
ʻetseb · /eh'-tseb/
Definition
an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
KJV: grievous, idol, labor, sorrow.
Root / derivation: from H6087 (עָצַב);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֶצֶב across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Proverbs4 verses
Lest strangers be filled with thy wealth; and thy labours be in the house of a stranger; thy wealth: Heb. thy strength
Proverbs 10:22The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.
Proverbs 14:23In all labour there is profit: but the talk of the lips tendeth only to penury.
Proverbs 15:1A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6089 (ʻetseb) mean?
an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
How many times does H6089 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6089 (עֶצֶב) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “sorrow.”
How is ʻetseb translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6089 is rendered as “sorrow” (2×), “grievous” (1×), “idol” (1×), “labour” (1×), among other words.
Where does the Hebrew word עֶצֶב come from?
from H6087 (עָצַב);