Strong's Lexicon Tsori: Balm, Balsam Original Word: צֹרִי Word Origin: Derived from the root word צָרָה (tsarah), meaning "to bind" or "to press." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent in the Strong's Concordance, the concept of healing and balm can be related to Greek words such as ἴασις (iasis - healing) and ἰάομαι (iaomai - to heal). Usage: Tsori refers to a resinous substance, often translated as "balm" or "balsam," known for its healing and soothing properties. It is frequently associated with the region of Gilead, which was renowned for producing this valuable commodity. In the Bible, it symbolizes healing, restoration, and the provision of God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient times, balm from Gilead was highly prized for its medicinal properties. It was used as a healing ointment and was a significant trade item. The balm was extracted from certain trees and shrubs, and its reputation for healing made it a sought-after product in the ancient Near East. The phrase "balm of Gilead" has become synonymous with a source of comfort and healing. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom Tsor Definition inhab. of Tyre NASB Translation men of Tyre (1), Tyre (1), Tyrian (1), Tyrians (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs צֹרִי adjective, of a people Tyrilan; — ׳אִישׁ צ 1 Kings 7:14 2Chron 2:13; plural as substantive הַצֹּרִים the Tyrians 1 Chronicles 22:4; Ezra 3:7 (both + הַצִּידֹנִים), Nehemiah 13:16. II. צֹר (flint, knife) see III. צרר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance man of Tyre, Syria Patrial from Tsor; a Tsorite or inhabitant of Tsor (i.e. Syrian) -- (man) of Tyre. see HEBREW Tsor Forms and Transliterations וְהַצֹּרִ֜ים וְהַצֹּרִים֙ וְלַצֹּרִ֔ים והצרים ולצרים צֹרִ֡י צֹרִי֮ צרי ṣō·rî ṣōrî tzoRi vehatztzoRim velatztzoRim wə·haṣ·ṣō·rîm wə·laṣ·ṣō·rîm wəhaṣṣōrîm wəlaṣṣōrîmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 7:14 HEB: וְאָבִ֣יו אִישׁ־ צֹרִי֮ חֹרֵ֣שׁ נְחֹשֶׁת֒ NAS: was a man of Tyre, a worker KJV: [was] a man of Tyre, a worker INT: and his father was a man of Tyre artificer bronze 1 Chronicles 22:4 2 Chronicles 2:14 Ezra 3:7 Nehemiah 13:16 5 Occurrences |