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צַו H6673

H6673 is the Hebrew word צַו, transliterated tsav and said tsav. The King James Version most often renders it precept.

Word: צַוTransliteration: tsavSaid: tsavLanguage: HebrewIn the KJV: 2 verses

What it means

an injunction.

Where it comes from

or צָו; from H6680 (צָוָה).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

precept 7×must be upon precept 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: commandment, precept.

Verses using צַו

All 2 verses, quoted in full.

Isaiah 28:10 · KJV

For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

Isaiah 28:13 · KJV

But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

Common questions

What does Strong's H6673 mean?

H6673 is the Hebrew word צַו (tsav), meaning an injunction.

How is H6673 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it precept (7 times), must be upon precept (1 time).

How many times does H6673 appear in the Bible?

צַו (tsav) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does H6673 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: or צָו; from H6680 (צָוָה).

Nearby entries

H6670 · צָהַל — to gleam, i.e. (figuratively) be cheerful…H6671 · צָהַר — to press out oil H6672 · צֹהַר — a light (i.e. window); dual double light, i.e. noon H6674 · צוֹא — soiled (as if excrementitious)H6675 · צוֹאָה — excrement; generally, dirt; figuratively, pollution H6676 · צַוַּאר — {the back of the neck (as that on which…

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