Original Word: צִבֻּר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsibbur
Pronunciation: tsib-BOOR
Phonetic Spelling: (tsib-boor')
Definition: Heap, pile, gathering
Meaning: a pile

heap

From Par'osh; a pile -- heap.

see HEBREW Par'osh

Word Origin
from tsabar
Definition
a heap
NASB Translation
heaps (1).

[צִבּוּר] noun masculine heap: — only plural שְׁנֵי צִבֻּרִים 2 Kings 10:8 two heaps (of heads).

צבת (√ of following; Late Hebrew צָבַת bind, unite; Assyrian ƒabâtu, grasp, take; Talmud צְבַת join, and derivatives).

Word Origin: Derived from the root צָבַר (tsabar), which means "to heap up" or "to gather."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1015 (βῶλος, bōlos), which refers to a clod or lump, often used in the context of earth or soil. This Greek term similarly conveys the idea of a gathered or compacted mass, paralleling the concept of a heap or pile in Hebrew.

Usage: The term צִבֻּר is used in the context of gathering or piling up objects, often in a physical sense, such as a heap of stones or other materials.

Context: • The Hebrew word צִבֻּר (tsibbur) appears in the context of describing a physical accumulation or gathering of items. It is a noun that conveys the idea of a collection or heap, often used in a literal sense to describe a pile of stones or other materials. The concept of heaping or gathering is central to its meaning, reflecting the action of bringing together multiple items into a single, consolidated mass.
• In the Hebrew Bible, the notion of piling or gathering is significant in various contexts, such as the construction of altars, memorials, or other structures where stones or materials are heaped together for a specific purpose. The act of piling can symbolize remembrance, dedication, or preparation.
• The root צָבַר (tsabar) from which צִבֻּר is derived, emphasizes the action of gathering or accumulating, which is a common theme in biblical narratives where resources, people, or objects are brought together for a collective purpose.

צִבֻּרִ֛ים צברים ṣib·bu·rîm ṣibburîm tzibbuRimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts