5809. Azzur
Strong's Lexicon
Azzur: Azzur

Original Word: עַזּוּר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Azzuwr
Pronunciation: ahz-ZOOR
Phonetic Spelling: (az-zoor')
Definition: Azzur
Meaning: Azzur

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Azzur in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of "help" or "support" can be related to Greek words like βοηθέω (boētheō - Strong's Greek 997), meaning "to help" or "to come to the aid of."

Usage: The name Azzur means "helpful" or "one who helps." It is used as a proper name for individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a person who is seen as a helper or supporter.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's character or role within their community. The name Azzur, meaning "helpful," would have been a desirable trait, reflecting the value placed on community support and assistance. The name appears in contexts related to leadership and prophecy, suggesting individuals of some standing or influence.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from azar
Definition
"helpful," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Azzur (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עַזּוּר and (once) עַזֻּר proper name, masculine Αζωρ, Εζερ Ιαζερ:

1 father of Hananiah Jeremiah 28:1.

2 עַזֻּר Ezekiel 11:1

3 a chief of people Nehemiah 10:18.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Azur, Azzur

Or mazzur {az-zoor'}; from azar; helpful; Azzur, the name of three Israelites -- Azur, Azzur.

see HEBREW azar

Forms and Transliterations
עַזֻּ֛ר עַזּ֨וּר עַזּֽוּר׃ עזור עזור׃ עזר ‘az·zur ‘az·zūr ‘azzur ‘azzūr azZur
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Englishman's Concordance
Nehemiah 10:17
HEB: אָטֵ֥ר חִזְקִיָּ֖ה עַזּֽוּר׃
NAS: Ater, Hezekiah, Azzur,
KJV: Ater, Hizkijah, Azzur,
INT: Ater Hezekiah Azzur

Jeremiah 28:1
HEB: חֲנַנְיָה֩ בֶן־ עַזּ֨וּר הַנָּבִ֜יא אֲשֶׁ֤ר
NAS: the son of Azzur, the prophet,
KJV: the son of Azur the prophet,
INT: Hananiah the son of Azzur the prophet who

Ezekiel 11:1
HEB: יַאֲזַנְיָ֧ה בֶן־ עַזֻּ֛ר וְאֶת־ פְּלַטְיָ֥הוּ
NAS: son of Azzur and Pelatiah
KJV: the son of Azur, and Pelatiah
INT: Jaazaniah son of Azzur and Pelatiah son

3 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5809
3 Occurrences


‘az·zūr — 3 Occ.















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