הַ/צּוּר֙
𐤄/𐤑𐤅𐤓
hatsur
the rock
or צֻר; from צוּר; properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous); edge, [idiom] (mighty) God (one), rock, [idiom] sharp, stone, [idiom] strength, [idiom] strong. See also בֵּית צוּר.
2 Samuel 21:10 · Word #10
Lexicon H6697
| Lemma | צוּר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤑𐤅𐤓 |
| Transliteration | tsûwr |
| Strong's | H6697 |
| In-context | the rock |
Morphology HTd/Ncmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H6697-02
the Rock
| Root | צור (ṣ-w-r) |
| Core Meanings | rock, cliff, firmness, compression, stability, refuge |
| Semantic Range | A physical rock, cliff, or crag; a large stone or boulder; a place of refuge or protection; figuratively, a source of strength, stability, or security; a divine epithet for God as the steadfast protector of Israel. |
| Conceptual Significance | צוּר frequently serves as a theological title for YHWH, portraying Him as the unshakable, protective foundation of His people. The imagery of the Rock conveys permanence, covenant faithfulness, and dependable strength in contrast to human frailty and the instability of idols. |
| Morphological Notes | Noun, common masculine singular absolute (Ncmsa) with prefixed definite article (הַ). From the root צור (ṣ-w-r). |
| Rendering Rationale | The form הַצּוּר is a masculine singular noun with the definite article, meaning "the Rock." Rendering it as "the Rock" preserves both the concrete sense of a solid, immovable cliff and the grammatical definiteness and singular masculine form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root צור (rock, cliff, firmness, compression, stability, refuge)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H4692-01 |
bamatsor | in the hemming-in |
H4692-02 |
bematsor | in a siege-encirclement |
H6677-01 |
betsaverey | in the binding-necks of |
Word Usage (78 occurrences of H6697)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 17:6 | הַ/צּוּר֮ | hatsur | the rock |
| Exodus 17:6 | בַ/צּ֗וּר | vatsur | the rock |
| Exodus 33:21 | הַ/צּֽוּר | hatsur | the rock |