אָצִיל
a.tsil (H0678)
chief
AI Word Study
The Hebrew word "atzil" (H0678) is translated to English as "chief." Its short definition and semantic domain of "Royalty & Authority" indicate that it is associated with leadership and high social status. This word occurs only twice in the entire Hebrew Bible. The fact that it has a narrow range of usage and limited occurrences may imply that it has a specialized context or a specific region/culture within the biblical world. The significance of "atzil" is that it highlights the importance and authority of individuals who hold positions of power, possibly within royal or military contexts. This term likely carries connotations of strength, influence, and prestige, reflecting the social structure of the communities where it is used.
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He didn’t lay his hand on the nobles of the children of Israel. They saw God, and ate and drank.
You whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from its corners, and said to you, ‘You are my servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away.’