Original Word: יֵצֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yetser
Pronunciation: YAY-tser
Phonetic Spelling: (yay-tser)
Definition: Inclination, imagination, mind, purpose, frame
Meaning: Jetser

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָצַר (yatsar), meaning "to form" or "to fashion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1271 (dianoia) - often translated as "mind" or "understanding," reflecting the cognitive aspect of "yetser."

- G1761 (enthymesis) - meaning "thought" or "purpose," similar to the intentional aspect of "yetser."

Usage: The Hebrew word "yetser" primarily refers to the inclination or disposition of the mind and heart. It is often used to describe the inner thoughts and intentions of a person, whether good or evil. In the biblical context, "yetser" can denote the creative and formative aspect of human thought, as well as the moral and ethical inclinations that guide behavior.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew thought, the concept of "yetser" is closely tied to the understanding of human nature and morality. The Hebrew Bible often contrasts the "yetser hara" (evil inclination) with the "yetser hatov" (good inclination), reflecting the dual nature of human impulses. This duality is a central theme in Jewish ethical teachings, emphasizing the struggle between good and evil within the human heart.

Word Origin
from yatsar
Definition
a son of Naphtali
NASB Translation
Jezer (3).

II. יֵּ֫צֶר proper name, masculine son of Naphtali Genesis 46:24 = 1 Chronicles 7:13; Numbers 26:49 (P).

Jezer

The same as yetser; Jetser, an Israelite -- Jezer.

see HEBREW yetser

וְיֵ֥צֶר ויצר לְיֵ֕צֶר ליצר lə·yê·ṣer ləyêṣer leYetzer veYetzer wə·yê·ṣer wəyêṣerInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts