אָצַר

ʼâtsar · /aw-tsar'/

Number

H686

Language

Hebrew

Original word

אָצַר

Transliteration

ʼâtsar

Pronunciation

aw-tsar'

KJV occurrences

5 verses

Definition

to store up

KJV: (lay up in) store, [phrase] (make) treasure(-r).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָצַר across 5 verses.

store3×

treasured1×

treasurers1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

2 Kings1 verse

2 Kings 20:17

Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store unto this day, shall be carried into Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

Nehemiah1 verse

Nehemiah 13:13

And I made treasurers over the treasuries, Shelemiah the priest, and Zadok the scribe, and of the Levites, Pedaiah: and next to them was Hanan the son of Zaccur, the son of Mattaniah: for they were counted faithful, and their office was to distribute unto their brethren. treasuries: or, storehouses next: Heb. at their hand their office: Heb. it was upon them

Isaiah2 verses

Isaiah 23:18

And her merchandise and her hire shall be holiness to the LORD: it shall not be treasured nor laid up; for her merchandise shall be for them that dwell before the LORD, to eat sufficiently, and for durable clothing. durable: Heb. old

Isaiah 39:6

Behold, the days come, that all that is in thine house, and that which thy fathers have laid up in store until this day, shall be carried to Babylon: nothing shall be left, saith the LORD.

Amos1 verse

Amos 3:10

For they know not to do right, saith the LORD, who store up violence and robbery in their palaces. robbery: or, spoil

Topics that use this word

Ashdod Mattaniah Palaces Pedaiah Rulers Samaria, Ancient Scribe Shelemiah Theft Tithe Treasure-Houses Tyre

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H686 (ʼâtsar) mean?

to store up

How many times does H686 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H686 (אָצַר) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “store.”

How is ʼâtsar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H686 is rendered as “store” (3×), “treasured” (1×), “treasurers” (1×).

Where does the Hebrew word אָצַר come from?

a primitive root;