Original Word: צְבוּ
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: tsbuw
Pronunciation: tse-BOO
Phonetic Spelling: (tseb-oo')
Definition: Dyed, colored
Meaning: will, an affair

purpose

(Aramaic) from tsba'; properly, will; concretely, an affair (as a matter of determination) -- purpose.

see HEBREW tsba'

Word Origin
(Aramaic) from tseba
Definition
thing, anything
NASB Translation
nothing* (1).

צְבוּ noun feminine thing, anything (originally purpose) (Palmyrene צבו Lzb³⁵⁷ SAC¹⁰⁰ Cooke²⁶⁶, Syriac , all thing; compare Late Hebrew חֵפֶץ thing, from הָפֵץ delight in, crave); — Daniel 6:18.

Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root צְבָא (Tseva), which is related to the concept of will or desire.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent of the concept of will or desire can be found in Strong's Greek Number G4229, πρᾶγμα (pragma), which also denotes a matter, affair, or business. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe various matters of concern or business, reflecting a similar thematic usage as the Aramaic צְבוּ.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term צְבוּ, highlighting its significance in the biblical narrative and its thematic connections to both Hebrew and Greek linguistic traditions.

Usage: This Aramaic term is used in the context of expressing one's will or desire, often in relation to a particular matter or affair. It is found in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the books of Daniel and Ezra.

Context: • The term צְבוּ appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, reflecting the linguistic diversity present in the biblical texts. It is used to convey the concept of personal will or a specific affair, often in the context of royal decrees or personal intentions.
• In the book of Daniel, the term is used to describe the will or decree of a king, highlighting the authoritative nature of royal commands. For example, in Daniel 6:17 (BSB), it is used in the context of the king's decree concerning Daniel in the lions' den.
• The usage of צְבוּ in the biblical text underscores the importance of intention and decision-making, particularly in the context of leadership and governance. It reflects the broader biblical theme of the sovereignty of God and human authority, where the will of rulers is often juxtaposed with divine will.

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