Definition
a primitive root; to peck at, i.e. (figuratively) stun or dull
Traditional renderings: press, urge, stubbornness.
Traditional renderings: press, urge, stubbornness.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
7 total
- Genesis 19:3וַיִּפְצַר־ · But [Lot] insistedBut Lot insisted so strongly that they followed him into his house. He prepared a feast for them and baked unleavened bread, and they ate.
- Genesis 19:9וַיִּפְצְר֨וּ · And they pressed“Get out of the way!” they replied. And they declared, “This one came here as a foreigner, and he is already acting like a judge! Now we will treat you worse than them.” And they pressed in on Lot and moved in to break down the door.
- Genesis 33:11וַיִּפְצַר־ · So Jacob pressedPlease accept my gift that was brought to you, because God has been gracious to me and I have all I need.” So Jacob pressed him until he accepted.
- Judges 19:7וַיִּפְצַר־ · persuadedThe man got up to depart, but his father-in-law persuaded him, so he stayed there that night.
- 1 Samuel 15:23הַפְצַ֑ר · and arroganceFor rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance is like the wickedness of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has rejected you as king.”
- 2 Kings 2:17וַיִּפְצְרוּ־ · But when they pressedBut when they pressed him to the point of embarrassment, he said, “Send them.” And they sent fifty men, who searched for three days but did not find Elijah.
- 2 Kings 5:16וַיִּפְצַר־ · And although Naaman urgedBut Elisha replied, “As surely as the LORD lives, before whom I stand, I will not accept it.” And although Naaman urged him to accept it, he refused.