יֵצֶר
𐤉𐤑𐤓
Yetser
H3337 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Personal name designating an individual Israelite of the tribe of Asher. Yêtser serves strictly as a proper noun in biblical contexts and is not commonly associated with the broader concrete or abstract meanings that the root can bear in other forms. In the genealogical listings, Yêtser identifies a specific tribal ancestor without additional meaning beyond his role as a member of the Asherite clan.
Semantic Range
proper name of an Israelite; used solely as a personal name within genealogies; unrelated to the noun or verb usages of the root יצר
Root / Etymology
From the Hebrew root יצר (y-ts-r), primarily meaning 'to form, shape, devise.' The name Yêtser likely carries the connotation of 'formed one' or 'he who is formed,' reflecting a common naming practice of assigning theophoric or attributive meanings, though here it is preserved only as a name. The connection to the broader sense of the root in common nouns or verbs is not present in the usage of the proper name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Yêtser (יֵצֶר) appears in the genealogical records of the Israelites, specifically as a descendant within the tribe of Asher (Genesis 46:24; Numbers 26:49; 1 Chronicles 7:38). The use of this name coincides with the Israelite tradition of naming based on roots that can have more general meanings in verbal or nominal forms but are preserved here without their abstract or physical senses. English Bibles often render the name as 'Jezer,' reflecting older transliteration practices; however, transliterating as Yêtser more accurately represents the Hebrew pronunciation. The meaning in context is solely that of a personal, tribal name; no later ethnic or religious identification is implied by the usage in these contexts. 'Jew' or 'Judean' are not applicable, as Yêtser is only associated with the Israelite tribal period. There are no significant diachronic developments in the meaning of the name across biblical periods.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
the same as יֵצֶר; Jetser, an Israelite; Jezer.
Bantu Hebrew
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יצר (y-ts-r) — to form, shape, fashion, devise
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H3334 | יָצַר | you (feminine) will be pressed |
| H3335 | יָצַר | I will form you |
| H3336 | יֵצֶר | to formed-intent |
| H3338 | יָצֻר | and my formed-members |
| H3339 | יִצְרִי | Yitsrite clansman |
Word Forms
2 distinct forms
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3337-02 |
וְ/יֵ֥צֶר | veyetser | HC/Np |
and Jezer | and Yêtser | 2 |
H3337-01 |
לְ/יֵ֕צֶר | leyetser | HR/Np |
of Jezer | to Yêtser | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H3337-02 |
Genesis 46:24 | וְ/יֵ֥צֶר | veyetser | HC/Np |
and Jezer | and Yêtser |
H3337-01 |
Numbers 26:49 | לְ/יֵ֕צֶר | leyetser | HR/Np |
of Jezer | to Yêtser |
H3337-02 |
1 Chronicles 7:13 | וְ/יֵ֥צֶר | veyetser | HC/Np |
and Jezer | and Yêtser |