עֶצֶב
An earthen vessel ; usually (painful) toil ; also a pang (whether of body or mind)
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What does עֶצֶב (etzev) mean in the Bible?
עֶצֶב (etzev) is a Hebrew word meaning "an earthen vessel ; usually (painful) toil ; also a pang (whether of body or mind)". an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind) BDB: pain Usage: grievous, idol, labor, sorrow. The term reflects the burdens often associated with wealth gained through anxious striving.
Meaning
Pain and toil converge: physical labor's exhaustion and emotional suffering share one Hebrew word, emphasizing bodily cost.
an earthen vessel; usually (painful) toil; also a pang (whether of body or mind) BDB: pain Usage: grievous, idol, labor, sorrow.
Why This Word Matters
The term reflects the burdens often associated with wealth gained through anxious striving. Proverbs 10:22
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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