יְצַב (ye.tsav)
ye.tsav
to know
A:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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Word Overview
The Aramaic verb yetsav means to establish certainty or gain a firm understanding. Rooted in the idea of making something stand firm, it moves beyond simple observation to describe a state of being sure about a truth. In the single verse where it appears, Daniel 7:19, the prophet uses it to express his desire to understand the meaning of a vision.
Its force comes from its connection to standing or stability. Rather than implying intellectual speculation, it suggests reaching a fixed point of knowledge where doubt is removed. Translators often render this as "know" or "understand," capturing the result of that firm establishment in the mind.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When we encounter confusing or frightening circumstances, our natural instinct is to seek clarity. The Hebrew word associated with Strong's H3321 captures this desire not as a casual curiosity, but as a firm grounding in truth. It suggests moving from uncertainty to a stable understanding where doubt is removed. This concept reminds us that true knowledge provides a solid foundation for our faith.
In times of confusion, we can look to Scripture for that same stability. The biblical call to know the truth is an invitation to rest in God's revealed character rather than spiraling into anxiety. By anchoring our minds in what God has said, we find the peace that comes from certainty. This steady knowledge helps us navigate life’s complexities with confidence.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- to/ make certain1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/יַצָּבָ֔א1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 7:19
“Then I desired to know the truth concerning the fourth animal, which was different from all of them, exceedingly terrible, whose teeth were of iron, and its nails of bronze; which devoured, broke in pieces, and stamped the residue with its feet;
This verse shows the prophet seeking a firm understanding of a terrifying vision, highlighting the word's use for gaining clarity in confusing circumstances.