Strong's Lexicon itstsabon: Sorrow, pain, toil, labor Original Word: עִצָּבוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַב (atsab), which means "to hurt" or "to grieve." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with similar themes of labor and sorrow is Strong's Greek 3077 (λυπή - lupe), which means "sorrow" or "grief." Usage: The Hebrew word "itstsabon" primarily conveys the idea of sorrow or pain, often associated with labor or toil. It is used in the context of the consequences of sin, particularly in the Genesis narrative, where it describes the increased pain and toil resulting from the Fall of Man. The term encapsulates both physical and emotional distress, highlighting the burdensome nature of human labor and the sorrow that accompanies it. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, labor and toil were integral parts of daily life, especially in agrarian societies. The concept of "itstsabon" reflects the harsh realities of working the land and the emotional and physical struggles faced by individuals. The use of this term in the Genesis account underscores the shift from the ideal conditions of Eden to a life marked by hardship and struggle as a result of disobedience to God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsab Definition a pain, toil NASB Translation pain (1), toil (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִצָּבוֺן noun [masculine] pain, toil; — ׳ע absolute Genesis 3:17 toil; construct עִצְּבוֺן יָדֵינוּ Genesis 5:29 (both of agriculture); suffix עִצְּבוֺנֵךְ Genesis 3:16 (of travail; all J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sorrow, toil From atsab; worrisomeness, i.e. Labor or pain -- sorrow, toil. see HEBREW atsab Forms and Transliterations בְּעִצָּבוֹן֙ בעצבון וּמֵעִצְּב֣וֹן ומעצבון עִצְּבוֹנֵ֣ךְ עצבונך ‘iṣ·ṣə·ḇō·w·nêḵ ‘iṣṣəḇōwnêḵ bə‘iṣṣāḇōwn bə·‘iṣ·ṣā·ḇō·wn beitztzaVon itztzevoNech ū·mê·‘iṣ·ṣə·ḇō·wn ūmê‘iṣṣəḇōwn umeitztzeVonLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 3:16 HEB: הַרְבָּ֤ה אַרְבֶּה֙ עִצְּבוֹנֵ֣ךְ וְהֵֽרֹנֵ֔ךְ בְּעֶ֖צֶב NAS: multiply Your pain in childbirth, KJV: multiply thy sorrow and thy conception; INT: will greatly multiply your pain childbirth pain Genesis 3:17 Genesis 5:29 3 Occurrences |
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