Word Study for H6676 (צַוַּאר)

tsavvaʼr /tsav-var'/ Ask about this word

Root(Aramaic) corresponding to צַוָּאר

Meaning(the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound))

KJV usageneck.

Word Study

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A plain-language study of tsavvaʼr — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Aramaic word tsavvaʼr, represented by H6676, corresponds to the term for neck. Its definition specifies the back of the neck, as the part of the body on which burdens are bound. It appears a total of 3 times across 3 unique verses, all within the book of Daniel.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its biblical context, H6676 is used exclusively in the narrative of King Belshazzar's feast. The king promises a great reward to anyone who can interpret the mysterious writing on the wall. This reward includes being clothed in scarlet and receiving a chain of gold about the neck Daniel 5:7. This promise is repeated directly to Daniel Daniel 5:16. Upon successfully interpreting the writing, Daniel receives the promised honor, and a chain of gold is placed upon his neck as part of a proclamation making him the third ruler in the kingdom Daniel 5:29.

Related Words & Concepts

One key related word appears alongside H6676 in every instance, clarifying its function in the narrative:

H2002 hamnîyk (chain): This Aramaic word of foreign origin means a necklace or chain. Its use in conjunction with neck H6676 is central to the reward offered by Belshazzar, as the chain of gold is specifically placed about the neck Daniel 5:7.

Theological Significance

The significance of H6676 in these passages is tied to concepts of royal honor and bestowed authority.

Symbol of Royal Reward: The neck serves as the designated place to display a high honor. Receiving a gold chain on the neck was a visible sign of the king's favor and reward for a great service Daniel 5:7.
Marker of Elevated Status: The act of placing the chain on Daniel's neck was part of the public ceremony that elevated him to the position of third ruler in the kingdom Daniel 5:29.
Indication of Authority: The decoration of the neck is directly linked with being made a ruler, functioning as a physical symbol of the new authority granted to Daniel within the kingdom of Babylon Daniel 5:16.

Summary

In summary, H6676 tsavvaʼr is an Aramaic word for neck whose biblical usage is highly specific. It appears only in Daniel chapter 5, where it functions as more than a simple anatomical term. It is the location for displaying symbols of royal favor and high rank. Paired with the golden chain H2002, the neck becomes the focal point for the bestowal of honor and authority by a king.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 4 occurrences, inflected in 2 grammatical forms — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

צַוְּארֵ
צַוָּארָ

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

3 verses, all in Daniel — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.