### 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.
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