Strong's Lexicon zarzir: Rooster, cock Original Word: זַרְזִיר Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to be alert or agile Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "zarzir," the concept of vigilance and readiness can be found in Greek words such as γρηγορέω (gregoreó - Strong's Greek 1127), which means to be watchful or alert. Usage: The Hebrew word "zarzir" is used to describe a rooster, specifically highlighting its alertness and agility. In the context of the Bible, it is often associated with vigilance and readiness, characteristics that are emblematic of the rooster's behavior. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the rooster was a common domestic animal known for its crowing at dawn, which signaled the start of a new day. This characteristic made the rooster a symbol of watchfulness and alertness. In biblical times, roosters were valued for their role in rural life, serving as natural alarm clocks for agrarian societies. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zur Definition girded NASB Translation strutting* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַרְזִיר adjective girded, girt (compare BaNB 206) — only construct Proverbs 30:31 זַרְזִיר מָתְנַיִם אוֺתָֿ֑יִו that which is girt in the loins, etc., named with lion, he-goat, and king, as stately in motion. Perhaps = grey-hound Ew Bö De and others, or war-horse Bo Ges Hi and others; Vrss. cock, Talmud raven, see De Now (Late Hebrew זַרְזִיר starling (war-horse only in interpretation of Proverbs 30:31), Aramaic  ; Lexicons also  starling, in Arabic  , perhaps loan-word Others derive from a √זרר, see above) זַרְזִיר Proverbs 30:31 see below III. זוּר. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greyhound By reduplication from zuwr; properly, tightly girt, i.e. Probably a racer, or some fleet animal (as being slender in the waist) -- + greyhound. see HEBREW zuwr Forms and Transliterations זַרְזִ֣יר זרזיר zar·zîr zarZir zarzîrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 30:31 HEB: זַרְזִ֣יר מָתְנַ֣יִם אוֹ־ NAS: The strutting rooster, the male goat INT: greyhound rooster also 1 Occurrence |
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