צִיעֹר (tsi.or)
tsi.or
Zior
N:N--LQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N--L
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun tsi’or, appearing only once in Joshua 15:54, translates roughly to "smallness" or "petite." It serves as the proper name for a specific town located in the mountainous region of Judah.
Lexical sources identify this settlement as part of the same cluster of communities surrounding Hebron. Scholars suggest it likely corresponds to the site known today as Tsai’ir, situated approximately five miles north-northeast of Hebron. Its name highlights a characteristic of modest size within that ancient landscape.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Zior appears in a quiet moment of biblical history, listed among the towns allotted to Judah. Its meaning points to something small or modest, reminding us that significance is not always tied to grandeur. In the ancient landscape of Hebron, this tiny settlement played its part in God’s broader plan for His people.
For your faith today, Zior offers a gentle encouragement. You do not need to be large or famous to matter. God sees and values every corner of His creation, no matter how humble. Whether you feel overlooked or insignificant, remember that even the smallest places have purpose in His story.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Zior1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וְ/צִיעֹ֑ר1×
Key Verses
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Joshua 15:54
Humtah, Kiriath Arba (also called Hebron), and Zior; nine cities with their villages.
This verse lists Zior as one of nine cities with their villages, highlighting its inclusion in Judah’s territorial inheritance despite its modest size.