Strong's Lexicon tsurah: Form, shape, figure Original Word: צוּרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb צוּר (tsur), meaning "to form" or "to fashion." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for similar concepts is μορφή (morphē), which also means "form" or "shape." This term appears in the New Testament, such as in Philippians 2:6-7, where it describes the form of God and the form of a servant. Usage: The Hebrew word "tsurah" primarily refers to the physical form or shape of an object. It can denote the outward appearance or structure of something, often used in the context of describing the form of idols or images. In a broader sense, it can also imply the concept of design or pattern. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of "form" or "shape" was significant, especially in the context of idolatry. The Israelites were often warned against creating or worshiping graven images or forms that represented deities. The emphasis on the prohibition of idol-making highlights the importance of worshiping the unseen God, who transcends physical form. The term "tsurah" would have been understood in this cultural context as a reference to the tangible, visible representation of something, often in contrast to the invisible nature of Yahweh. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom tsur Definition form, fashion NASB Translation design (2), designs (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [צוּרָה] noun feminine form, fashion; — construct צוּרַת Ezekiel 43:11 see foregoing; suffix צוּרַתוֺ Ezekiel 43:11 (ᵐ5 מִצְוֺתָיו, so Co, or תּוֺרֹתָיו, so Berthol Krae; Toy as MT); so also Kt Ezekiel 43:11; Ezekiel 43:11 (Qr plural suffix צוּרֹתָיו) 2nd of these strike out as dittograph all moderns; 1st read as Kt Co Berthol, as Qr Toy; singular suffix צוּרָם (Ges § 91 e Köii.1, 440) Psalm 49:15 Qr (Kt צירם) their form (of the dead). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance form, rock Feminine of tsuwr; a rock (Job 28:10); also a form (as if pressed out) -- form, rock. see HEBREW tsuwr Forms and Transliterations צ֨וּרֹתָ֤יו צֽוּרֹתָ֡ו צוּרַ֣ת צוּרָת֛וֹ צורת צורתו צורתיו ṣū·rā·ṯōw ṣū·raṯ ṣū·rō·ṯāw ṣūraṯ ṣūrāṯōw ṣūrōṯāw tzuRat tzuraTo tzuroTavLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezekiel 43:11 HEB: אֲשֶׁר־ עָשׂ֗וּ צוּרַ֣ת הַבַּ֡יִת וּתְכוּנָת֡וֹ NAS: make known to them the design of the house, KJV: shew them the form of the house, INT: they have done the design of the house and the fashion Ezekiel 43:11 Ezekiel 43:11 Ezekiel 43:11 4 Occurrences |