יָצַר

Strong’s Definition

to mould into a form; especially as apotter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)

Etymology & Derivation

probably identical with H3334 (יָצַר) (through the squeezing into shape); (compare H3331 (יַצַע));

KJV Usage

[idiom] earthen, fashion, form, frame, make(-r), potter, purpose.

Detailed Definition

From the Brown–Driver–Briggs (BDB) Hebrew lexicon outline.

• 1.to form, fashion, frame
• 2.(qal) to form, fashion
• 3.(niphal) to be formed, be created
• 4.(pual) to be predetermined, be pre-ordained
• 5.(hophal) to be formed

Scholarly Notes

Transliteration: yâtsar; Pronunciation: yaw-tsar'