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H6694

צוּק

tsûwq /tsook/ Ask about this word
Roota primitive root (identical with through the idea of narrowness (of orifice))
Meaningto pour out, i.e. (figuratively) smelt, utter
KJV usagebe molten, pour.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of tsûwq — 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 Hebrew word tsûwq, represented by H6694, is a primitive root defined as to pour out, smelt, or be molten. Appearing just 3 times in 3 unique verses, its meaning is derived from the idea of narrowness, like an orifice through which something flows. It is used both literally in the context of metallurgy and figuratively to describe abundance and heartfelt expression.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In scripture, H6694 is used literally to describe a metallurgical process where "brass is molten out of the stone" Job 28:2. It is also used figuratively with two different meanings. In Job's reflection on his past prosperity, he states, "the rock poured me out rivers of oil," illustrating a state of overwhelming abundance Job 29:6. In Isaiah, the term describes a form of earnest supplication, where in a time of trouble the people "poured out a prayer" before the LORD Isaiah 26:16.

Related Words & Concepts

Several related words help clarify the contexts in which tsûwq appears:

  • H1270 barzel (iron): Defined as iron or an iron implement. This word appears in the same context as the literal use of tsûwq, where iron is taken out of the earth just as brass is molten from stone Job 28:2.
  • H6697 tsûwr (rock): This word for a cliff, boulder, or refuge is the agent of action in Job's description of abundance. It is the rock that figuratively "poured me out rivers of oil" Job 29:6.
  • H3908 lachash (prayer): This word, meaning a whisper or private prayer, is the object being expressed through tsûwq. In their time of chastening, the people "poured out a prayer" Isaiah 26:16, indicating a deeply personal utterance.

Theological Significance

The theological weight of H6694 is expressed in its varied applications:

  • Refinement from a Raw State: The literal use of tsûwq for molten brass Job 28:2 points to the principle of extracting something valuable, like brass H5154, from a common source like a stone H68.
  • Supernatural Abundance: In Job 29:6, the imagery of a rock H6697 pouring out oil H8081 illustrates a blessing that defies natural limitations. It represents a flow of divine provision that is rich and seemingly inexhaustible.
  • Sincere Prayer in Distress: The act of pouring out a prayer H3908 in a time of trouble H6862 signifies a deep and uninhibited form of supplication. It suggests a prayer that flows directly from the heart in response to God's chastening H4148, as seen in Isaiah 26:16.

Summary

In summary, H6694 is a versatile term whose meaning shifts dramatically with context. From its literal application in metallurgy, describing how brass is molten from stone, it expands into powerful figurative language. It can depict a state of unimaginable blessing, with a rock pouring out oil, or convey the intensity of heartfelt communication with God, as when a prayer is poured out in distress. The word tsûwq encapsulates a process of extraction—whether of metal from ore, blessing from God, or prayer from a troubled soul.

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 verb across 3 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.

  • יָצוּק
  • צָקוּ

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1270 בַּרְזֶל perhaps from the root of בִּרְזוֹת; iron (as cutting); by extension, an iron implement; (ax) head, iron. H6697 צוּר or צֻר; from צוּר; properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refug H3908 לַחַשׁ from לָחַשׁ; properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation H5154 נְחוּשָׁה or נְחֻשָׁה; feminine of נָחוּשׁ; copper; brass, steel. Compare נָחָשׁ. H68 אֶבֶן from the root of בָּנָה through the meaning to build; a stone; [phrase] carbuncle, [phrase] mason, [phrase] plummet, (ch H8081 שֶׁמֶן from שָׁמַן; grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness; anointing, [idiom] f

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

Appears in 3 verses across 2 of the 39 books. Most frequent in Job (2 verses); never once in the other 37.

2
Job
1
Isaiah

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.