tsav denotes a conveyance: a covered cart in one offering scene and litters in a procession to Jerusalem.

The occurrences present tsav as a conveyance: the singular occurs among covered carts brought as an offering, while the plural occurs among modes of transport bringing people to Jerusalem.

1. Conveyances for transport · dominant

   In Numbers 7:3, the singular masculine absolute form occurs in the clause about six covered carts presented with oxen before the tabernacle; the APB renders the clause “six covered carts and twelve oxen.” In Isaiah 66:20, the plural masculine absolute form stands in a list with horses, chariots, mules, and dromedaries for bringing brothers to Jerusalem; the APB renders “in litters.”

   Numbers 7:3Isaiah 66:20

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the term as “covered carts” in Numbers 7:3 and “litters” in Isaiah 66:20. These renderings confirm the transport setting rather than establish finer distinctions.