Joel 2:15

תִּקְע֥וּ שׁוֹפָ֖ר בְּצִיּ֑וֹן קַדְּשׁוּ צ֖וֹם קִרְא֥וּ עֲצָרָֽה
Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
Select a Hebrew word above to see its details.

תִּקְע֥וּ
תִּקְע֥וּ
Root word blow, blew, fastened, blown, clap, …
Dictionary form: תָּקַע · taw-KA

Verb — Qal, Imperative, second person masculine plural simple action — "he did" a command — try "___!" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"

In the KJV here: blow
blew ×6 blow ×5 and blew ×4 and blow ×3 and he blew ×3 shall blow ×3 and blowing ×2 and they blew ×2
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sound — Best for trumpets/horns in liturgical or military contexts.
blast — Vivid, forceful; suits a single loud horn burst.
drive — For thrusting or driving something in firmly, e.g. a peg.
clap — Fits the idiom of clapping hands as a gesture.
fasten — When securing or pitching something in place.
strike — General forceful contact; use when other senses are too narrow.

BDB9238 H8628

BDB9237 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB9239

תָּקַע verb thrust, clap, give a blow, blast (Late Hebrew id.; Jewish-Aramaic תְּקַע strike, blow horn; Ethiopic blow trumpet); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ת Gen 31:25 +, 1 singular וְתָקַעְתִּ֫י Jer 7:18, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular תִּקְעוּ Jer 3:37 +, suffix וַיִּתְקָעֵהוּ Exod 10:19, etc.; Imperative masculine plural תִּקְעוּ Hos 5:8 +; Infinitive absolute תָּקוֺעַ Josh 6:9; Josh 6:13 construct לִתְקוֺעַ Judg 7:12, ׳כִּת Isa 18:3 Participle active תִּקֵעַ Prov 17:18 +, ect.; passive feminine תְּקוּעָה Isa 22:25 —
1. thrust, drive, weapon (accusative) into (ב) a person Judg 3:21; Judg 4:21; 2Sam 18:14, peg into (ב) something Isa 22:23; Isa 22:25 (compare Judg 4:21); hence pitch a tent (accusative), i.e. drive its pegs: Gen 31:25 a Jer 6:3 ( + עַל against, in figure), accusative omitted Gen 31:25b; thrust, drive, beat (strands of hair together) בַּיָּחֵד Judg 16:4, insert a; so vJudg 16:13 (so ᵐ5; compare GFMComm. and PAOS Oct, 1889, 176 ff.); thrust, drive locusts seaward (ה locative), Exod 10:19 (J); compare בְּ ׳ת 1Sam 31:10 of fastening bodies to wall, and similarly 1Chr 10:10 (but read in both הוֺקִיעוּ √ יקע Lag We Dr and modern).
2. give a blast, blow (German 'stossen'), with ב of instrument (usually horn or clarion) Josh 6:4; Josh 6:8; Josh 6:9; Josh 6:13 (twice in verse); Josh 6:16; Josh 6:20 (JE), Judg 3:27; Judg 6:34; Judg 7:18 (twice in verse); Judg 7:19; Judg 7:20 + 14 t., + Num 10:3; Num 10:4; Num 10:8; Num 10:10 (P; see חֲצֹצְרָה), also Ezek 7:14 (see תָּקוֺעַ below); ׳ת alone Judg 7:20; Num 10:7 (P; opposed to חֵרִיעַ sound an alarm), with accusative תְּרוּעָה vNum 10:5 vNum 10:6 vNum 10:6 (P; see חֲצֹצְרָה); with accusative of instrument Judg 7:22; Hos 5:8; Isa 18:3; Jer 4:5; Jer 6:1; Jer 51:27; Joel 2:1; Joel 2:15; Ps 81:4, + תקעו Josh 6:9 (Kt; Qr תֹּקְעֵי).
3. strike, clap hands; in triumph, כַּף עָלֶיךָ ׳ת Nah 3:19, כָ֑ף ׳ת Ps 47:2 also (late) of gesture ratifying a bargain, specifically pledging oneself to become surety, only Proverbs (all || עַרַב): לַזָּר כַּפֶּיךָ ׳ת Prov 17:18; Prov 22:26 absolute Prov 11:15. Niph`al Imperfect 3 masculine singular
1. יִתָּקַע שׁוֺפָר Amos 3:6 if a horn be blown, compare ׳בְּשׁ ׳יִתּ Isa 27:13 it shall be blown (a blast shall be given) on a horn.
2. מִיהֿוּא לְיָדִי יִתֵָּ˜קעַ ׃ Job 17:3 who is there that will strike himself (i.e. pledge himself) into my hand ?

blow, blew, fastened, blown, clap, …
tāqaʿ
to clatter, i.e., slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping)
  • to blow, clap, strike, sound, thrust, give a blow, blast
    • (Qal)
      • to thrust, drive (of weapon)
        • "to give a blast, give a blow"to strike or clap hands
      (Niphal)
      • to be blown, blast (of horn)
        • "to strike or pledge oneself

שׁוֹפָ֖ר
שׁוֹפָ֖ר
Root word trumpet, trumpets, cornet, cornets
Dictionary form: שׁוֹפָר · shoh-PAWR

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: the trumpet
of the trumpet ×19 the trumpet ×11 with the trumpets ×8 a trumpet ×7 the trumpets ×5 trumpets ×4 ye the trumpet ×2 and the trumpets ×1
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ram's horn — Most precise; clarifies the instrument's actual material and form.
shofar — Retains Hebrew term; preferred in Jewish/liturgical contexts.
horn — Broad, simple term; good for general or non-specialist audiences.
signal horn — Emphasizes its function as a signaling instrument.
trumpet — Modernizes KJV; acceptable where brass connotation is not misleading.

BDB8995 H7782

BDB8994 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB8996

שֹׁפָר, שׁוֺפָר72 noun masculineIsa 27:13 horn, for blowing (Aramaic שׁיפורא √ dubious; CAdlerPAOS 1889, Clxxi ff. compare Assyrian šappar(u) a species of wild goat; in any case the ׳שׁ is a curved horn, as of cow or ram, compare DrAmos 2:2 (with illustrations)); — absolute ׳שׁוֺ 2Sam 6:15 +, ׳שׁ Exod 19:16 +; construct שׁוֺפַר Lev 25:9 plural שׁוֺפָרוֺת Judg 7:22 +, construct שׁוֺפְרוֺת Josh 6:4 +; suffix שׁוֺפְרֹתֵיהֶם Judg 7:8 — horn, mostly as used in war, rarely, and chiefly late, as sacred instrument: Hos 8:1; Judg 7:8; Judg 7:16; Isa 58:1 (simile) Job 39:25 (׳בְּדֵי שׁ, see דַּי 2 a); (הַ)יּוֺבְלִים ׳שׁ Josh 6:4 rams' horns (see יבל), so vJosh 6:6 vJosh 6:8 vJosh 6:13 (all E); ׳קוֺל (הַ)שׁ Exod 19:16; Exod 19:19; Exod 20:18 (Gi vExod 20:15), Josh 6:5; Josh 6:20 (all E), Amos 2:2 + 13 t.; ׳תָּקַע בַּשּׁ = give a blast with the horn, Judg 3:27; Judg 6:34; Josh 6:4 + 9 t. Joshua, 1Sam 13:3; 1Kgs 1:34; 1Kgs 1:39 + 9 t., +(׳י subject) Zech 9:14 ׳תָּקַע שׁ Hos 5:8; Amos 3:6 (verb Niph`al), Jer 4:5 + 7 t., +׳תֹּקְעֵי הַשּׁ Josh 6:9 Qr (Kt תָּֽקְעוּ); compare לִתְקוֺעַ ׳הַשּׁ Judg 7:20, ׳בְּתֵקַע שׁ Ps 150:3 also תְּרוּעָה ׳הֶעֱבִיר שׁ Lev 25:9 a (H), compare vLev 25:9 b (P), וּתְרוּעָה ׳יוֺם שׁ Zeph 1:16 used on religious occasions, Josh 6:4ff.; Lev 25:9; Joel 2:1; Joel 2:15; Ps 47:6; Ps 81:4; Ps 98:6; Ps 150:3; 2Chr 15:14. — On ׳שׁ see AdlerThe Shophar (1894) DrAmos 2:2 HptWe Psalms Transl. 221 f. AbrahamsHast. DB TRUMPET.

trumpet, trumpets, cornet, cornets
šôpār
a cornet (as giving a clear sound) or curved horn
  • horn, ram's horn

בְּ צִיּ֑וֹן
בְּ
Prefix — preposition in, at, by, with
צִיּ֑וֹן
Root word a name — transliterate it ("In zion")
Dictionary form: צִיּוֹן · tsih-YONE

Noun — Proper Name

In the KJV here: in zion
of zion ×47 zion ×41 in zion ×22 out of zion ×6 o zion ×5 to zion ×4 is zion ×3 thee out of zion ×3
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Zion — Standard proper-noun rendering; use in nearly all contexts.
Mount Zion — Use when the physical hill or sanctuary is emphasized.
the city of Zion — Clarifies urban/communal referent for general audiences.
Jerusalem — Use when Zion functions as a synonym for the whole city.
the people of Zion — Use when Zion refers collectively to its inhabitants.
Sion — Greek/NT spelling variant; use only in explicitly NT-parallel contexts.

BDB7051 H6726

BDB7050 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7052

צִיּוֺן154 proper name, of a location Σ(ε)ιων; ‚îyyôn, Zion (Syriac , older form, according to LagBn 84, compare 198); — ׳צ 2Sam 5:7 +; צִיּוֺ֫נָה Jer 4:6 — stronghold (of Jebusiteas), ׳מְצֻדַת צ captured by David, and made his residence 2Sam 5:7 = 1Chr 11:5 (both + הִיא עִיר דָּוִד), on southern part of east hill of Jerusalem, distinct from site of temple 1Kgs 8:1 = 2Chr 5:2 (both ׳הִיא צ ׳מֵעִיר ד), not elsewhere in narrative, but often in poets and prophets: as name of Jerusalem, from political point of view (sometimes = inhabitants), Amos 6:7 (|| הַרשֹֿׁמְרוֺן), || יְרוּשָׁלַםִ Mic 3:10; Mic 3:12 = Jer 26:18; Isa 4:3; Isa 30:19; Isa 40:9; Isa 41:27; Isa 52:1; Isa 62:1; Isa 64:9; Zeph 3:16; Zech 1:14; Zech 1:17; Ps 51:20 and (׳בַּתצֿ) Isa 52:2; Mic 4:8 (|| ׳בַּתיְֿרוּשׁ ), Lam 2:13 (|| id.), also (׳יוֺשֶׁבֶת צ) Jer 51:35 = Jerusalem also Isa 14:32; Isa 33:5+, so especially in phrase ׳בְּנוֺת צ Isa 3:16; Isa 3:17; Isa 4:4; Song 3:11, ׳בְּנֵי צ Lam 4:2; Joel 2:23; Ps 149:2 (|| יִשְׂרָזֵל ), cf . Zech 9:13, אֶתבָּֿנֶיהָ ׳יָלְדָה צ Isa 66:8, and even ׳הַרצֿ 2Kgs 19:31 = Isa 37:32 (both || ׳יְרוּשׁ ), Isa 29:8 (|| אַרִיאֵל vIsa 29:7), Obad 1:17; Obad 1:21; Ps 48:12 (|| יְהוֺדָה בְּנוֺת Ps 125:1 so also ׳הַרבַּֿת צ Isa 16:1 and Isa 10:32 Qr (Kt ׃ בית || ׳נִּבְעַתיְֿרוּשׁ); compare ׳מְרוֺםצֿ Jer 31:12 in following ׳הַרצֿ might refer to temple-hill Isa 10:12 (+׳יְרוּשׁ), Isa 31:4 (+נִּבְעָתָהּ = ׳יְרוּשׁ vIsa 31:5), Lam 5:18; Joel 3:5 (+ ׳יְרוּשׁ ); specifically of Jerusalem as abode of ׳י and place of his worship Amos 1:2; Isa 31:9; Zech 8:3; Mic 4:2 = Isa 2:3, Joel 4:16; Ps 102:22; Ps 135:21; Ps 147:12 (all || ׳יְרוּשׁ), Ps 76:8 (|| שָׁלֵם); particular of sanctuary Ps 20:3 (|| קֹדֶשׁ), Ps 14:7 = Ps 53:7+; of Jerusalem ׳הַרצֿ Ps 48:3 (|| רָב֑ קִרְיַת מֶלֶח), Ps 78:68 (|| שֵׁבֶט יְהוּדָה), Isa 24:23 (|| ׳יְרוּשׁ), etc.; ׳הַרֲרֵי צ in same sence Ps 133:3 particularly of sanctuary Isa 4:5 and (|| הַרקָֿדְשִׁי) Joel 2:1; Joel 4:17 הַרֿ ׳קָדְשִׁי צ Ps 2:6 is seat of king. — See also ׳בַּתצֿ, ׳הַהרצֿ, ׳ישֶׁבֶת צ, below בַּת,הַר, יָשַׁב .

צָיוֺן see ציה. צִיּוּן see צוה above.

zion, zions, sion
ṣiyyôn
parched place
Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
  • another name for Jerusalem especially in the prophetic books

קַדְּשׁוּ
קַדְּשׁוּ
Root word sanctify, sanctified, hallow, hallowed, dedicated, …
Dictionary form: קָדַשׁ · kaw-DAHSH

Verb — Piel, Imperative, second person masculine plural intensive — "he really / thoroughly did" a command — try "___!" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"

In the KJV here: sanctify
sanctify ×8 and sanctified ×7 to sanctify ×7 sanctify yourselves ×6 and sanctify ×5 had dedicated ×4 prepare ×4 do sanctify them ×3
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consecrate — Best for ritual/priestly settings; formal register.
set apart — Clear modern idiom for making something holy or dedicated.
dedicate — Good for objects or persons formally given to God.
hallow — Modernized KJV form; still recognized but slightly elevated.
purify — Use when the context emphasizes ritual cleansing or preparation.
proclaim holy — Preferred when the verb has a declarative or public function.

BDB7324 H6942

BDB7323 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7325

קָּדַשׁ verb denominative be set apart, consecrated (Gerber238 ff.); —

Qal Perfect 3 masculine singular ׳ק Exod 29:21 suffix קְדַשְׁתִּיךָ Isa 65:5 3 masculine plural קָדֵ֑שׁוּ Num 17:2 Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִקְדַּשׁ 1Sam 21:6 יִקְדָּ֑שׁ Exod 29:37 +, etc.; —
1. be set apart, consecrated, hallowed, of shew-bread 1Sam 21:6 (dubious Passage, but compare especially RSSemitic i. 436; 2nd ed. 455 [also Drsm.293], who proposes יְקֻדַּשׁ); Aaron and his sons by blood Exod 29:21 (P); other persons Isa 65:5 (Di; but Pi`el Gei RSSemitic i. 431; 2nd ed. 451 Che Du Buhl).
2. be hallowed, by contact with sacred things, and so tabooed from profane use, of forfeited to sanctuary Exod 29:37; Exod 30:29; Lev 6:11; Lev 6:20; Num 17:2; Num 17:3 (P), Hag 2:12.
3. consecrated, tabooed (above) Deut 22:9 (law against mixtures). Niph`al Perfect. 3 masculine singular נִקְדַּשׁ Isa 5:16; Exod 29:43, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular וַיִּקָּדֵשׁ Num 20:13 1 singular אֶקָּדֵשׁ Lev 10:3 Infinitive construct. suffix הִקָּֽדְשִׁי Ezek 36:23; Ezek 38:16 —
1. shew oneself sacred, majestic:
  c. בְּ person, + לְעֵינֵי Ezek 20:41; Ezek 28:25; Ezek 36:23; Ezek 38:16; Ezek 39:27 with בְּ Isa 5:16; Ezek 28:22, compare Num 20:13 (P).
2. be honoured or treated as sacred || נכבד Lev 10:3 (P); opposed to חלּלשׁם Lev 22:32 (P).
3. be consecrated, dedicated, by ׳כבוד י Exod 29:43 (P). Pi`el Perfect 3 masculine singular קִדַּשׁ Num 6:11; 1Kgs 8:64, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יְקַדֵּשׁ Gen 2:3 +, etc.; Imperative masculine singular קַדֵּשׁ Josh 7:13 קַדֶּשֿׁ Exod 13:2, etc.; Infinitive construct קַדֵּשׁ Exod 29:1 +, etc.; Participle מְקַדֵּשׁ Exod 37:28 suffix מְקַדִּשְׁכֶם Exod 31:13 +, etc.; —
1. set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate:
  a. places: Sinai Exod 19:23 (J), alter, etc., Exod 29:36; Exod 29:37; Exod 30:29 (P), tabernacle, etc. Exod 40:9; Exod 40:10; Exod 40:11; Lev 8:10; Lev 8:11; Lev 8:15; Num 7:1 (twice in verse) (P); tent of meeting Exod 29:44 (P); place of sacrifice 1Kgs 8:64 = 2Chr 7:7 gate Neh 3:1 (twice in verse); — Ezek 7:24 see מִקְדָּשׁ below
  b. wave-offering Exod 29:27 (P).
  c. persons: priests Exod 28:3; Exod 28:41; Exod 29:1; Exod 29:33; Exod 29:44; Exod 30:30; Exod 40:13; Lev 8:12; Lev 8:30 firstborn Exod 13:2 (P); keepers of ark 1Sam 7:1.
  d. 7th day (by God) Gen 2:3; Exod 20:11 (P).
2. observe as holy, keep sacred: feasts, Sabbath Exod 20:8 = Deut 5:12 (Decal.), Jer 17:22; Jer 17:24; Jer 17:27; Ezek 20:20; Ezek 44:24; Neh 13:22 fast Joel 1:14; Joel 2:15 year of Jubilee Lev 25:10 (P); so עצרה לבעל 2Kgs 10:20.
3. honour as sacred, hallow:
  a. God Deut 32:51, his name Exod 36:23. b priest Lev 21:8 (H).
4. consecrate by purification:
  a. places, house of ׳י 2Chr 29:5; 2Chr 29:17 (twice in verse), alter מִטֻּמְאֹת, Lev 16:19.
  b. people העם Josh 7:13 (J), Ezek 44:10; Ezek 46:20 by washing Exod 19:10; Exod 19:14 (E); קהל for fast Joel 2:16 Nazirite Num 6:11 (P), sons of Job Job 1:5 family for sacrifice 1Sam 16:5.
  c. war, or warriors, from custom of opening campaign by sacrifice, (עַל) מִלְחָמָה ׳ק Jer 6:4; Joel 4:9; Mic 3:5; Jer 22:7; Jer 51:27; Jer 51:28.
  d. of God, keeping his people pure and sacred: אני יהוה מְקַדֵּשׁ Exod 31:13; Lev 20:8; Lev 21:8; Lev 21:15; Lev 21:23; Lev 22:9; Lev 22:16; Lev 22:32 (H), Ezek 20:12; Ezek 37:28. Pu`al Participle מְקֻדָּשׁ Ezek 48:11, etc.; — consecrated, dedicated: priests 2Chr 26:18; Ezek 48:11 (read plural), things 2Chr 31:6, feasts Ezra 3:5, warriors Isa 13:3. Hiph`il Perfect 3 masculine singular הִקְדִּישׁ Zeph 1:7 +, etc.; Imperfect יַקְדּישׁ Lev 27:16 + 4 t., יַקְדִּשׁ Lev 27:14, etc.; Imperative suffix הַקְדִּשֵׁם Jer 12:3 Infinitive absolute הַקְדֵּשׁ Judg 17:3 construct הַקְדִּישׁ 2Chr 2:3 +, etc.; Participle מַקְדִּישׁ Lev 27:15 +, etc.
1. set apart, devote, consecrate:
  a. places, temple 2Chr 2:3, city Josh 20:7 (P).
  b. things Exod 28:28; Lev 22:2; Lev 22:3 (P) 2Kgs 12:19; 1Chr 23:13; 1Chr 26:26; 1Chr 26:27; 1Chr 26:28 (twice in verse); Neh 12:47 (twice in verse); money Judg 17:3 (twice in verse); spoil 2Sam 8:11 (twice in verse) = 1Chr 18:11 field Lev 27:16; Lev 27:17; Lev 27:18; Lev 27:19; Lev 27:22 (H); house Lev 27:14; Lev 27:15 (H); firstlings Deut 15:19 (D) Lev 27:26 (H).
  c. of God: consecrate temple 1Kgs 9:3; 1Kgs 9:7 = 2Chr 7:16; 2Chr 7:20; 2Chr 30:8; 2Chr 36:14 prophet Jer 1:5 firstborn Num 3:13; Num 8:17 (P); devote wicked (as sheep) for sacrifice Jer 12:3.
2. regard, or treat, as sacred, hallow: God Isa 8:13; Isa 29:23 (twice in verse); + לְעֵינֵי person Num 20:12; Num 27:14.
3. consecrate by purification: vessels 2Chr 29:19 persons for Passover 2Chr 30:17 guests for sacrificial feast Zeph 1:7 (God subject). Hithpa`el Perfect, 1 singular הִתְקַדִּשְׁתִּי Ezek 38:23, 2 masculine plural (consecutive) דִּשְׁתֶּם- Lev 11:44; Lev 20:7, 3 plural הִתְקַדָּ֑שׁוּ 2Chr 5:11; 2Chr 30:17, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְקַדְּשׁוּ 2Chr 29:34 +; יִתְקַדָּ֑שׁוּ Exod 19:22 Imperative masculine plural הִתְקַדְּשׁוּ Num 11:18 +; הִתְקַדָּ֑שׁוּ Josh 3:5 Infinitive construct הִתְקַדֵּשֹׁ 2Chr 29:34 הִתְקַדֶּשֿׁ Isa 30:29 Perfect feminine singular מִתְקַדֶּשֶׁת 2Sam 11:4 plural מִתְקַדְּשִׁים Isa 66:17 —
1. keep oneself apart from unclean things Lev 11:44; Lev 20:7 (P).
2. of God, cause himself to be hallowed, לְעֵינֵי גּוֺיִם Ezek 38:23.
3. be observed as holy, of feast Isa 30:29.
4. consecrate oneself by purification, of priests and Levites Exod 19:22 (J), 1Chr 15:12; 1Chr 15:14; 2Chr 5:11; 2Chr 29:5; 2Chr 29:15; 2Chr 29:34 (twice in verse); 2Chr 30:3; 2Chr 30:15; 2Chr 30:24; 2Chr 31:18; 2Chr 35:6 of people Num 11:18; Josh 3:5; Josh 7:13 (J) 1Sam 16:5; 2Chr 30:17; Isa 66:17 woman 2Sam 11:4 she having (just) purified herself מִטֻּמְאָתָהּ RsK. 276 Dr HPS.

sanctify, sanctified, hallow, hallowed, dedicated, …
qādaš
to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
  • to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate
    • (Qal)
      • to be set apart, be consecrated
        • "to be hallowed"consecrated, tabooed
      (Niphal)
      • to show oneself sacred or majestic
        • "to be honored, be treated as sacred"to be holy
      (Piel)
      • to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate
        • "to observe as holy, keep sacred"to honor as sacred, hallow"to consecrate
      (Pual)
      • to be consecrated
        • "consecrated, dedicated
      (Hiphil)
      • to set apart, devote, consecrate
        • "to regard or treat as sacred or hallow"to consecrate
      (Hithpael)
      • to keep oneself apart or separate
        • "to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God)"to be observed as holy"to consecrate oneself

צ֖וֹם
צ֖וֹם
Root word fast, fasting, fastings
Dictionary form: צוֹם · tsome

Noun — Common, masculine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a fast
a fast ×9 with fasting ×4 and the fast ×2 the fast ×2 and fasting ×1 and with fasting ×1 month and the fast ×1 of the fastings ×1
More options
fast — Standard modern noun; broadly applicable in most contexts.
fasting — Emphasizes the ongoing practice or discipline.
period of fasting — Clarifies duration; good for narrative or calendar contexts.
fast day — Highlights a designated day; suits liturgical or festival contexts.
abstention from food — Explanatory; useful in translations for non-religious audiences.

BDB6989 H6685

BDB6988 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6990

צוֺם noun masculineIsa 58:5 fasting, fast; — ׳צ absolute 2Sam 12:16 +, construct Zech 8:19 (4 t.); suffix צֹמְכֶם Isa 58:3 plural צוֺמוֺת Esth 9:31 — fast, as accusative of congnate meaning with verb 2Sam 12:16 public observance 1Kgs 21:9; 1Kgs 21:12; 2Chr 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Jer 36:9; Jonah 3:5 (all object of קָרָא proclaim), compare Joel 1:14; Joel 2:15 (both object of קַדְּשׁוּ); יוֺם צוֺם Jer 36:6, יוֺם צֹמְכֶם Isa 58:3, compare vIsa 58:5 (|| יוֺם עַנּוֺת אָדָם נַפְשׁוֺ), vIsa 58:5 vIsa 58:6 of periodic fasts Zech 8:19 (4 t. in verse); Esth 9:31 act or state of fasting, וּבְשַׂקִּים ׳נֶאֶסְפוּ בְצ Neh 9:1 compare Joel 2:12; Dan 9:3; Esth 4:3 נַפְשִׁי ׳עִנֵּיתִי בַצּ Ps 35:13 compare Ps 69:11 (on וָאֶבְכֶּה see Che Bae); causing physical weakness Ps 109:24.

fast, fasting, fastings
ṣôm
a fast
  • fast, fasting

קִרְא֥וּ
קִרְא֥וּ
Root word called, call, cried, cry, read, …
Dictionary form: קָרָא · kaw-RAW

Verb — Qal, Imperative, second person masculine plural simple action — "he did" a command — try "___!" the built-in subject is "you (a group)"

In the KJV here: call
called ×80 and called ×71 and he called ×30 call ×30 is called ×15 and she called ×14 was called ×11 and cried ×10
More options
call — Core, most versatile rendering; suits direct address or summons.
cry out — Prefer when urgency, distress, or loud exclamation is in view.
proclaim — Best for public, authoritative announcements or heralds.
read aloud — Use when the text specifies reading a scroll or document.
name — Ideal for the act of giving a name to a person or place.
invite — Suits contexts of summoning guests or extending a formal invitation.

BDB7550 H7121

BDB7549 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB7551

I. קָרָא724 verb call, proclaim, read (Late Hebrew id., read aloud, read; Phoenician קרא call; Arabic read aloud, recite (the '†or°¹n'), the †or°a¹n; Aramaic קְלרא, call, etc., so Old Aramaic קרא, Nabatean id., Palmyrene id., קרה); —

Qal655 Perfect ׳ק Gen 11:9 +, 3 feminine singular consecutive וְקָרָזת Isa 7:14 (Ges«GKC:74g»§ 74g); 2 masculine singular קָרָאתָ Judg 12:1 +, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִקְרָא Gen 2:19 +; suffix יִקְרְאוֺ Jer 23:6, אֵהוּ- Isa 41:2 +; 1 singular אֶקְרָא Deut 32:3 +, וָאֶקְרָאֶר 1Sam 28:15 (Ges«GKC:48d»§ 48d NesMarg. 15); 3 feminine plural וַתִּקְרֶאנָה Ruth 4:17 (twice in verse), וַתִּקְרֶאןָ Num 25:2 2 feminine plural תִּקְרֶאנָה Ruth 1:20; Ruth 1:21, etc.; Imperative masculine singular קְרָא Judg 7:3 +, suffix קְרָאֵנִי Ps 50:15, etc.; Infinitive construct קְרָא 1Sam 3:6 +, קְראֹות (Baer אֹת-) Judg 8:1 (Ges«GKC:74h»§ 74h); suffix קָרְאִי Ps 4:2 +, etc.; Participle active קוֺרֵא Amos 5:8 +, קֹרֵא Jer 1:15 +; plural קֹרִאים Ps 99:6 (Ges«GKC:74i»§§ 74i; «GKC:75oo»75oo); passive קָרוּא Esth 5:12 plural קְרוּאִים 1Sam 9:22; Ezek 23:23, קְרֻאִים 1Sam 9:13 +; construct קְרוּאֵי Num 1:16 Qr (Kt קריאי), Num 26:9 Kt (Qr קְרִיאֵי, see קָרִיא); —
1. a. call, cry, utter a loud sound, Judg 9:7; 2Sam 18:25 (in v2Sam 18:28 read וַיִּקְרַב We, confirmed by ᵐ5L so Dr and all recent Comm.), Jer 4:6; Dan 8:16 (all + אמר), 2Kgs 7:11 (on text see Kit Benz), Isa 6:4 for help Gen 39:15; Gen 39:18 (J); of pleading in court Isa 59:4 (ב of manner); explicitly בְּקוֺל גְּדוֺל Gen 39:14 (J), 1Kgs 18:27; 1Kgs 18:28; 2Kgs 18:28 = Isa 36:13 = 2Chr 32:18, קוֺל גָּדוֺל Ezek 9:1 (+ בְּאָצְנֵי); with אַחֲרֵי person 1Sam 20:37 (+ אָמַר), 1Sam 24:8 (Gi; v.1Sam 24:9 van d. H. Baer; + לֵאמֹר), Jer 12:6.
  b. call cry, object in oratio recta [direct speech] Judg 7:20; 1Sam 3:4 (read שְׁמוּאֵל שְׁמוּאֵל; ᵐ5 Th We Dr Kit Bu HPS), v1Sam 3:6 (compare ᵐ5), v1Sam 3:8 (against accents), v1Sam 3:10 (see שְׁמוּאֵל), 1Sam 20:38; 2Sam 20:16; 2Kgs 11:14; Jer 20:8; Lev 13:45 = utter, speak Jer 36:18 of command Gen 45:1 (E).
2. a. call unto some one: אֶל person (often + אָמַר; sometimes with מִן local), Gen 3:9; Gen 19:5; Exod 3:4; Isa 6:3 + often; with עַל (for אֶל) of satyrs Isa 34:14 (so Vrss Ges CheComm. and others > recent Comm. from II. קָרָא or קָרָה which (in Qal) always take accusative); unto (אֶלׅ ׳י (God), in praise Ps 66:17; 1Chr 4:10, usually for help, Judg 15:18; 1Sam 12:17; 1Sam 12:18; Hos 7:7 + Hos 3:5; Hos 4:4 +, + עַל person against Deut 15:9; Deut 24:15 to (לׅ ׳י (God) Job 14:14; Ps 57:3; Ps 141:1 to (ל) a servant (for service) 2Kgs 4:36; Job 19:16, so (אֶל) 2Sam 1:15 call to (ל) one Jer 3:4 (+ oratio recta [direct speech]), Lam 4:15 (id.), Prov 2:3 (לְבִינָה); subject ׳י Mic 6:9; Jer 35:17.
  b. cry for help, absolute, (in poetry and late) Zech 7:13; Isa 58:9; Isa 65:24; Job 5:1; Job 9:16; Prov 21:13; Ps 4:2; Ps 20:10 + 10 t. Psalms (Ps 147:9 of young ravens); בֵּאָזְנֵי Ezek 8:18.
  c. ׳בְּשֵׁם י ׳ק call with name of ׳י (i.e. use it in invocation): Gen 4:26; Gen 12:8; 2Kgs 5:11; Jer 10:25 = Ps 79:6 + 16 t. (1Kgs 18:24 of specific appeal to ׳י to display his power), + Isa 65:1 (see Pu`al); with name of Baal 1Kgs 18:24; 1Kgs 18:25; 1Kgs 18:26.
  d. late, with accusative dei Isa 43:22; Ps 14:4 + 4 t. Psalms; absolute Ps 116:2.
3. proclaim:
  a. with accusative of thing procl. Amos 4:5; Gen 41:43; Deut 15:2; Jer 31:6; Lev 25:10 +; צוֺם ׳ק proclaim a fast 1Kgs 21:9; 1Kgs 21:12; Jer 36:9 +, ׳מוֺעֲדֵי י ׳ק Lev 23:2; Lev 23:4 ׳ק followed by oratio recta [direct speech] Exod 34:6, etc.; followed by ל person Jer 34:8; Jer 34:15; Jer 34:17 (twice in verse); Isa 61:1, עַל person (against, concerning) 1Kgs 13:4; 1Kgs 13:32; Jer 49:29; Lam 1:15 proclaim peace to (ל person) Judg 21:13 compare אֵלֶיהָ לְשָׁלוֺם ׳ק Deut 20:10 ׳ק with accusative of congnate meaning with verb מִקְרָא Isa 1:13, הַקְּרִיאָה Jonah 3:2 (+ אֶל).
  b. ׳שֵׁם י ׳ק Deut 32:3; Ps 99:6 so (earlier) ׳בְשֵׁם י ׳ק Exod 33:19; Exod 34:5 (JE); compare בְּשֵׁם יַעֲקֹב ׳ק Isa 44:5 (but read יִקָּרֵא, Lo Che and most).
  c. עֲלֵי׳בֵּשׁ ׳ק Ps 49:12 proclaim (with) name over landed estates, claim possession (Hup Bae); proclaim one's own name Ruth 4:11 = become famous; passive participle proclaimed, i.e. renowned Ezek 23:23.
  d. absolute make proclamation (sometimes + אָמַר, לֵאמֹר) Judg 7:3; Jer 2:2 (בְּאָוְנֵי) Zech 1:14; Zech 1:17; Jonah 3:4; Isa 40:3; Isa 40:6 +, with עַל concerning Neh 6:7, against 1Kgs 13:2; Jonah 1:3.
4. a. read aloud, often בְּאָוְבֵי, less often לפְנֵי, with ב of roll, book Jer 36:6; Jer 36:8; Jer 36:14; Neh 8:3; Neh 8:8; Neh 9:3; 2Chr 34:18, + accusative of words Jer 36:8; Jer 36:10 object omitted Exod 24:7 (E) Jer 36:15 with acc of roll, book vJer 36:15 vJer 36:21; Jer 51:63; 2Kgs 22:10; 2Chr 34:24, of letter (סֵפֶר), writing 2Kgs 5:7; Isa 29:11; Isa 29:12; Jer 29:29, columns of manuscript Jer 36:23 with accusative of words Josh 8:34; Josh 8:35; Jer 36:6; Jer 51:61; 2Kgs 23:2 = 2Chr 34:30, compare Deut 31:11.
  b. read, to oneself, in (ב) a roll, book, Deut 17:19; Neh 8:18, so of vision written on tablets Hab 2:2 with accusative of letter (סֵפֶר) 2Kgs 19:14 = Isa 37:14, book 2Kgs 22:8 absolute Isa 34:16.
  c. read, for hear read, 2Kgs 22:16.
5. summon: usually
  a. with ל person: Gen 12:18; Gen 20:8; Gen 20:9; Num 22:5; Num 22:20; Num 22:37; Judg 8:1; 1Sam 3:5; 1Sam 3:6; 1Sam 3:8 (twice in verse) + often (c. 100 t.), + ל reflexive 1Kgs 1:28; 1Kgs 1:32, + אֶל location Exod 19:20, + אֶל person 2Sam 9:2, + infinitive purpose Josh 24:9; Judg 12:1; Judg 14:16; 1Sam 28:15, + מִן local Hos 11:1; Judg 4:6 + בִּשְׁמֶ֑ךָ Isa 45:4 summon by thy name; specifically summon = invite (especially to feast) Exod 34:15; Judg 14:15 ( + infinitive purpose) 1Sam 16:3 ( + בַּזָּבַ֑ח, read probably ׳לַזּ see HPS), v1Sam 16:5 ( + ׳לַזּ), 1Kgs 19:26 + (c. 17 t.).
  b. with אֶל person Exod 10:24; Josh 4:4; Josh 10:24; 1Kgs 13:21 + (c. 20 t.); אֶל person + ל person (different persons in same relation) Exod 8:21; Jer 42:8 = call for (demand to see), with אֶל person 2Kgs 18:18 with ל of thing = demand, require Prov 18:6 compare Prov 27:16 (probably corrupt, see Toy).
  c. with accusative of person Gen 41:8; Gen 41:14; Exod 2:7 ( + ל person), vExod 2:7; Amos 5:16 ( + אֶל of thing), Isa 13:3 (ל of thing), 1Sam 3:16; 1Sam 22:11 + (c. 33 t.), insert וַיַקְרָא in this sense also 2Sam 15:12 ᵐ5L We Dr and most; + infinitive purpose Num 24:10, מִמִּוְרָח עַיִט ׳ק Isa 46:11 in weakened sense (to bring response, or bring person near) Song 5:6 specifically invite, 1Sam 9:24 (but corrupt, see especially HPS), 1Kgs 1:9 (also + ל, MT), v1Kgs 1:10; 1Kgs 12:20 (+ אֶל location), Deut 33:19 (accusative of location); אֲנִי קָרוּא לָהּ Esth 5:12, passive participle elsewhere plural, invited ones, guests 1Sam 9:13; 1Sam 9:22; 2Sam 15:11; 1Kgs 1:41; 1Kgs 1:49; Zeph 1:7; Prov 9:18 invite or summon (accusative of person) for help, succour, Hos 7:11 usually object ׳י (in poetry and late) Jer 29:12; 2Sam 22:4; 2Sam 22:7 = Ps 18:4; Ps 18:7; Isa 55:6; Lam 3:57; Job 27:10; Ps 50:15; Ps 86:5 + 8 t. Psalms, accusative ׳שֵׁם י Lam 3:55 accusative חכמה Prov 1:28.
  d. absolute call, summon Amos 7:4 (+ ל of thing), Isa 22:12 (id.), 1Sam 3:5; 1Sam 3:6; Zech 7:13 ׳י (God) Isa 52:2; Isa 65:12; Isa 66:4; Job 13:22; Job 14:15, קְרוּאֵי הָעֵדָה Num 1:17 Qr (Kt קְרִיאֵי), Num 26:9 Kt (Qr קְרִיאֵי!)
  e. call and commission, appoint, accusative of person, Isa 48:15; Isa 49:1, + בְּשֵׁם by name, specifically, Exod 31:2; Exod 35:30; Isa 43:1; Isa 45:3. feminine call and endow (with privilege) Isa 51:2; Isa 54:5; Isa 55:5.
6. call=name:
  a. (early and most common usage), call one's name (שֵׁם) so and so, 2 accusative: of person Gen 3:20; Gen 4:25; Gen 4:26; Gen 5:2; Gen 5:3; Gen 5:29 + 34 t. Genesis; Exod 2:10; Exod 2:22; Hos 1:4; Hos 1:6; Hos 1:9; Isa 7:14; Isa 8:3; Isa 9:5 + 10 t. (Jer 46:17 read קִרְאוּ שֵׁם ᵐ5 Gie and others); of places, etc., Gen 4:17; Gen 11:9 + 17 t. Genesis; Judg 1:17; Judg 1:26; Judg 2:5; Judg 15:19; Judg 18:29 + 21 t.
  b. with accusative of appellation ony, Ezek 39:11.
  c. accusative of person or location + accusative appellative Hos 2:18; Deut 3:14; Jer 23:6; Isa 58:5; Num 32:41.
  d. accusative of person + clause Ps 89:27.
  e. = give name to, accusative appellation + ל person (location, or thing): (1) person Hos 2:18; Gen 35:18; 1Sam 4:21; Jer 3:19; Jer 30:17; Jer 33:16 + 9 t.; (2) location, or thing, Judg 18:12; 2Sam 2:16; 2Sam 5:9; 2Sam 6:8; Josh 22:34 (name lost, ᵑ6 Hebrew Manuscripts Ins. עֵד; compare Di Steuern), Gen 1:5 (twice in verse); Gen 1:8; Gen 2:19 (twice in verse); Exod 33:7 + 30 t. + Job 17:14 (ל + sentence including name). feminine with בְּשֵׁם + ל Isa 40:26, compare Isa 65:11 (שֵׁם אַחֵר), Ps 147:4 (שֵׁמוֺת), Ruth 4:17 (שֵׁם + לֵאמֹר), Gen 2:20; Gen 26:18 (twice in verse) (all with שֵׁם).
  g. with ל of thing + עַלאשֵׁם 2Sam 18:16.
  h. call by ב names the names (accusative) of cities Num 32:38 call to (ב) city, + appelll., + בִּשְׁמוֺ v 42.
  i. call cities (accusative) בְּשֵׁם, i.e, specify them, Josh 21:9; 1Chr 6:50 (בְּשֵׁמוֺת). Niph`al Perfect 3 masculine singular נִקְרָא Jer 4:20 +, 1 singular נִקְרֵאתִי Esth 4:11, etc.; Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִקָּרֵא Gen 2:23 +, וַיִּקָּרֵא Ezek 20:29 +, etc.; Participle נִקְרָא Isa 43:7; Jer 44:26 plural נִקְרָאִים Isa 48:1; Esth 6:1 —
1. reflexive, ׳מֵעִיר הַקֹּדֶשׁ נִק Isa 48:2 from the holy city they call themselves.
2. passive be called:
  a. be proclaimed (compare Qal 3), of ׳שֵׁם י Jer 44:26 (בְּפֶה instrumental); of man's name = be famous Ruth 4:14 = be announced Jer 4:20.
  b. be read aloud compare Qal 4): impersonal with ב of book, + בְּאָוְנֵי Neh 13:1 subject records Esth 6:1 (לפְנֵי).
  c. be summoned (compare Qal 5: Isa 31:4 (עַל against); Esth 3:12; Esth 4:11 (twice in verse); 8: 9; + בְּשֵׁם, i.e. specifically, Esth 2:14,
  d. be named (compare
Qal 6.): (I) appell. subject + ל person Gen 2:23 to her shall be called 'woman', 1Sam 9:9; Isa 32:5; Isa 62:4; Isa 62:12; Prov 16:21 + ל location 2Sam 18:18; Isa 1:26; Isa 35:8; Jer 19:6. (2) ׳וְנִקְרָא שְׁמוֺ ונו Deut 25:10, so Gen 35:10; Dan 10:1; Ezek 20:29 (of place); אֶתשִֿׁמְךָ Ezek 20:29. (3) ׳וגו ׳וְנִקְרְאָה יְרוּשׁ Zech 8:3, so land Deut 3:18, temple Isa 56:7. (4) especially עַל ׳נִקְרָא שֵׁם י, denoting ownership, of person Jer 15:16, people Deut 28:10; Jer 14:9; Amos 9:12; Isa 63:19; 2Chr 7:14, ark 2Sam 6:2 (strike out 2nd שֵׁם ᵐ5 We Dr and others), = 1Chr 13:6 (adding עָלָיו Oettli Kau; > KitHpt שְׁמוֺ שָׁם), temple 1Kgs 8:43 = 2Chr 6:33; Jer 7:10; Jer 7:11; Jer 7:14; Jer 7:30; Jer 32:34; Jer 34:15, city Jer 25:29; Dan 9:18, city + people vDan 9:19 so name of man 2Sam 12:28, as given to his wife Isa 4:1 (5) be called עַל שֵׁם, i.e. reckoned to, Gen 48:6; Isa 54:5; Isa 61:6 עַלאשֵׁבֶט 1Chr 23:14, compare Ezra 2:61 = Neh 7:63. (6) be called בְּשֵׁם Isa 43:7; Isa 48:1. (7) ךְָָ זָ֑רַע ׳בְּיִצְתָק יִקּ Gen 21:12, i.e. in (through) ׳יִצ shall seed be reckoned to three; וְיִקָּרֵא בָהֶם שְׁמִי Gen 48:16 through them shall my name be called, i.e. perpetuated. (8) be named = menationed, of person Isa 14:20 (9) subject שֵׁם Eccl 6:10, i.e. thing is known. Pu`al (Ezekiel and Isa2) Perfect 3 masculine singular קֹרָא be called, subject appell. + ל person or of thing = be named, Isa 48:8; Ezek 10:13 (׳קוֺ); וְקֹרָא consecutive Isa 58:12; Isa 61:3; Isa 62:2 (שֵׁם חָדָשׁ); גּוֺי לאֹ קֹרָא בִּשְׁמִי Isa 65:1 (< קָרָא or קֹרֵא [Qal 2 c], Vrss Lo Ew Che Di and others); be called and privileged (compare Qal 5 f); Participle מְקרָאִי ׳יִש Isa 48:12.

BDB9869 H7123 H7121

BDB9868 | BIBLICAL ARAMAIC | BDB9870

[קְרָא] verb call, read out, aloud (see Biblical Hebrew I. קרא); —

Pe`al Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִקְרֵה Dan 5:7, 1 singular אֶקְרֵא vDan 5:17 3 masculine plural יִקְרוֺן vDan 5:15 Infinitive לְמִקְרֵא vDan 5:8 vDan 5:16 Participle active קָרֵא Dan 3:4 +; —
1. call, proclaim, בְּהַיִל: Dan 3:4; Dan 4:11; Dan 5:7
2. read out, aloud, accusative כְּתָבָא Dan 5:7; Dan 5:8; Dan 5:15; Dan 5:16; Dan 5:17 (ל person). Pe`îl (WCG 225) Perfect 3 masculine singular קֱרִי Ezra 4:18; Ezra 4:23 it was read, קֳדָם person Hithpe`el be summoned, Imperfect 3 masculine singular יִתְקְרֵי Dan 5:12.

called, call, cried, cry, read, …
qārāʾ
to call out to (i.e., properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
  • to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim
    • (Qal)
      • to call, cry, utter a loud sound
        • "to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God)"to proclaim"to read aloud, read (to oneself), read"to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow"to call, name, give name to, call by
      (Niphal)
      • to call oneself
        • "to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named
      (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen

עֲצָרָֽה
עֲצָרָֽה
Root word assembly, meeting, assemblies
Dictionary form: עֲצָרָה · uh-tsaw-RAW

Noun — Common, feminine singular, absolute state

In the KJV here: a solemn assembly
a solemn assembly ×5 an assembly ×1 even the solemn meeting ×1 in your solemn assemblies ×1 is a solemn assembly ×1 shall be a solemn assembly ×1 was a solemn assembly ×1
More options
sacred assembly — Preferred modern liturgical term; widely used in translations.
solemn gathering — Modernizes KJV 'solemn assembly'; retains gravity of occasion.
religious convocation — Formal register; suits legal or priestly texts.
festal assembly — Emphasizes the celebratory, festival context of the gathering.
closing ceremony — Highlights the concluding-day sense in festival calendars.
holy congregation — Stresses the communal, set-apart nature of the gathering.

BDB6305 H6116

BDB6304 | BIBLICAL HEBREW | BDB6306

עֲצָרָה, עֲצֶ֫רֶת noun feminine assembly (? as confined, held in); — absolute עֲצָרָה Isa 1:13 + 2 t.; עֲצֶ֫רֶת Deut 16:8 + 3 t., עֲצָ֑רֶת 2Chr 7:9 construct עֲצֶ֑רֶת Jer 9:1 plural suffix עַצְרֹתֵיכֶם Amos 5:21 —

1. sacred assembly, rejected by ׳י, Isa 1:13 and (at Bethel, etc.) Amos 5:21 for Baal 2Kgs 10:20; Deut 16:8 (last day of Maƒƒoth), Lev 23:36 (P), Num 29:35 (P), Neh 8:18 (all of day after feast of booths), compare 2Chr 7:9 [Late Hebrew of feast of weeks, ᵑ7 עֲצַרְתָּא JosAnt. «JOSEPHUS:Antiquities 3:10»iii. 10, 6 Ἀσάρτα]; occasional, Joel 1:14; Joel 2:15.
2. assemblage, company (in general), בֹּגְדִים ׳ע Jer 9:1 an assemblage of deceivers (Gr עֲדַת; Che חֶבְרַת).

assembly, meeting, assemblies
ʿăṣārâ
an assembly, especially on a festival or holiday
  • assembly, solemn assembly
    • assembly (sacred or festive meeting)
      • "assemblage, company, group

The cantillation accents are the Masoretes' punctuation: each group below ends at a pausing accent. Translate a group as one unit.
תִּקְע֥וּ שׁוֹפָ֖ר Tipeha — a lesser break בְּצִיּ֑וֹן Etnahta — the verse's main pause — take a breath here קַדְּשׁוּ צ֖וֹם Tipeha — a lesser break קִרְא֥וּ עֲצָרָֽה Silluq — end of the verse

תִּקְעוּ שׁוֹפָר בְּצִיּוֹן קַדְּשׁוּ-צוֹם קִרְאוּ עֲצָרָֽה׃
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Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly:
Cross References

Joel 1:14

קַדְּשׁוּ-צוֹם קִרְאוּ עֲצָרָה אִסְפוּ זְקֵנִים כֹּל יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ בֵּית יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵיכֶם וְזַעֲקוּ אֶל-יְהוָֽה׃
14
Sanctify ye a fast, call a solemn assembly, gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land into the house of the LORD your God, and cry unto the LORD,

Joel 2:1

תִּקְעוּ שׁוֹפָר בְּצִיּוֹן וְהָרִיעוּ בְּהַר קָדְשִׁי יִרְגְּזוּ כֹּל יֹשְׁבֵי הָאָרֶץ כִּֽי-בָא יוֹם-יְהוָה כִּי קָרֽוֹב׃
1
Blow ye the trumpet in Zion, and sound an alarm in my holy mountain: let all the inhabitants of the land tremble: for the day of the LORD cometh, for it is nigh at hand;

Numbers 10:3

וְתָֽקְעוּ בָּהֵן וְנֽוֹעֲדוּ אֵלֶיךָ כָּל-הָעֵדָה אֶל-פֶּתַח אֹהֶל מוֹעֵֽד׃
3
And when they shall blow with them, all the assembly shall assemble themselves to thee at the door of the tabernacle of the congregation.

1 Kings 21:12

קָֽרְאוּ צוֹם וְהֹשִׁיבוּ אֶת-נָבוֹת בְּרֹאשׁ הָעָֽם׃
12
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.

2 Kings 10:20

וַיֹּאמֶר יֵהוּא קַדְּשׁוּ עֲצָרָה לַבַּעַל וַיִּקְרָֽאוּ׃
20
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

Jeremiah 36:9

וַיְהִי בַשָּׁנָה הַחֲמִשִׁית לִיהוֹיָקִים בֶּן-יֹאשִׁיָּהוּ מֶֽלֶךְ-יְהוּדָה בַּחֹדֶשׁ הַתְּשִׁעִי קָרְאוּ צוֹם לִפְנֵי יְהוָה כָּל-הָעָם בִּירֽוּשָׁלִָם וְכָל-הָעָם הַבָּאִים מֵעָרֵי יְהוּדָה בִּירוּשָׁלִָֽם׃
9
And it came to pass in the fifth year of Jehoiakim the son of Josiah king of Judah, in the ninth month, that they proclaimed a fast before the LORD to all the people in Jerusalem, and to all the people that came from the cities of Judah unto Jerusalem.

1 Kings 21:9

וַתִּכְתֹּב בַּסְּפָרִים לֵאמֹר קִֽרְאוּ-צוֹם וְהֹשִׁיבוּ אֶת-נָבוֹת בְּרֹאשׁ הָעָֽם׃
9
And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people:
Joel 2:14
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