Strong's Lexicon atsarah or atsereth: Assembly, Solemn Assembly, Sacred Assembly Original Word: עֲצָרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root verb עָצַר (atsar), meaning "to restrain" or "to hold back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint for "atsarah" is ἐκκλησία (ekklesia), Strong's Greek #1577, which also means assembly or congregation. Usage: The term "atsarah" or "atsereth" refers to a sacred or solemn assembly, often associated with religious festivals and gatherings in ancient Israel. It signifies a time of communal worship, reflection, and sometimes rest, where the community comes together to honor God. The word is used to describe specific days of observance, particularly at the conclusion of major feasts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, religious festivals were central to community life and spiritual practice. These assemblies were times of worship, sacrifice, and celebration, often marking the end of a festival period. The concept of a solemn assembly underscores the importance of collective worship and the communal aspect of faith in the Hebrew tradition. Such gatherings were not only religious but also social events that reinforced community bonds and shared identity. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsar Definition an assembly NASB Translation assembly (2), solemn assemblies (1), solemn assembly (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲצָרָה, עֲצֶ֫רֶת noun feminine assembly (? as confined, held in); — absolute עֲצָרָה Isaiah 1:13 2t.; עֲצֶ֫רֶת Deuteronomy 16:8 3t., עֲצָ֑רֶת2Chronicles 7:9; construct עֲצֶ֑רֶת Jeremiah 9:1; plural suffix עַצְרֹתֵיכֶם Amos 5:21; — 1 sacred assembly, rejected by ׳י, Isaiah 1:13 and (at Bethel, etc.) Amos 5:21; for Baal 2 Kings 10:20; Deuteronomy 16:8 (last day of Maƒƒoth), Leviticus 23:36 (P), Numbers 29:35 (P), Nehemiah 8:18 (all of day after feast of booths), compare 2 Chronicles 7:9 [Late Hebrew of feast of weeks, ᵑ7 עֲצַרְתָּא JosAnt. iii. 10, 6 Ἀσάρτα]; occasional, Joel 1:14; Joel 2:15. 2 assemblage, company (in General), בֹּגְדִים ׳ע Jeremiah 9:1 an assemblage of deceivers (Gr עֲדַת; Che חֶבְרַת). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance solemn assembly meeting Or matsereth {ats-eh'-reth}; from atsar; an assembly, especially on a festival or holiday -- (solemn) assembly (meeting). see HEBREW atsar Forms and Transliterations בְּעַצְּרֹֽתֵיכֶֽם׃ בעצרתיכם׃ וַעֲצָרָֽה׃ ועצרה׃ עֲצֶ֖רֶת עֲצֶ֙רֶת֙ עֲצֶ֣רֶת עֲצָ֑רֶת עֲצָרָ֔ה עֲצָרָ֛ה עֲצָרָֽה׃ עצרה עצרה׃ עצרת ‘ă·ṣā·rāh ‘ă·ṣā·reṯ ‘ă·ṣe·reṯ ‘ăṣārāh ‘ăṣāreṯ ‘ăṣereṯ atzaRah aTzaret aTzeret bə‘aṣṣərōṯêḵem bə·‘aṣ·ṣə·rō·ṯê·ḵem beatztzeRoteiChem vaatzaRah wa‘ăṣārāh wa·‘ă·ṣā·rāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 23:36 HEB: אִשֶּׁ֤ה לַֽיהוָה֙ עֲצֶ֣רֶת הִ֔וא כָּל־ NAS: to the LORD; it is an assembly. You shall do KJV: unto the LORD: it [is] a solemn assembly; [and] ye shall do INT: fire to the LORD is an assembly he all manner Numbers 29:35 Deuteronomy 16:8 2 Kings 10:20 2 Chronicles 7:9 Nehemiah 8:18 Isaiah 1:13 Jeremiah 9:2 Joel 1:14 Joel 2:15 Amos 5:21 11 Occurrences |
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