Definition
a primitive root; to be small, i.e. (figuratively) ignoble
Traditional renderings: be brought low, little one, be small.
Traditional renderings: be brought low, little one, be small.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders צָעַר:
- ποιμήνpoimēn“shepherd”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Job 14:21וְ֝יִצְעֲר֗וּ · if they are brought lowIf his sons receive honor, he does not know it; if they are brought low, he is unaware.
- Jeremiah 30:19יִצְעָֽרוּ׃ · be belittledThanksgiving will proceed from them, a sound of celebration. I will multiply them, and they will not be decreased; I will honor them, and they will not be belittled.
- Zechariah 13:7הַצֹּעֲרִֽים׃ · the little onesAwake, O sword, against My Shepherd, against the man who is My Companion, declares the LORD of Hosts. Strike the Shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered, and I will turn My hand against the little ones.