Strong's Lexicon Ezer: Help, Helper, Support Original Word: עֵזֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G998 (boētheia): Help, assistance - G3875 (paraklētos): Helper, advocate, comforter Usage: The Hebrew word "Ezer" is used to denote assistance, support, or help. It often refers to someone who provides aid or support, whether in a physical, emotional, or spiritual sense. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe God's providential help to His people, as well as the supportive role of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of "help" was integral to community and family life. The term "Ezer" reflects the importance of mutual support and reliance within these societies. In the biblical narrative, "Ezer" is not merely a subordinate role but one of essential partnership and strength. This is evident in its use to describe both divine assistance and the role of Eve as a helper to Adam, indicating a complementary and vital partnership. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom azar Definition "help," three Isr. NASB Translation Ezer (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵ֫זֶר proper name, masculine (Phoenician and Old Hebrew עזר Lzb338); — 1 a wall-builder Nehemiah 3:19, Αζουρ. 2 name in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:4, Αζηρ, Εζερ. 3 hero of David 1 Chronicles 12:10 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:9), Αζερ, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezer The same as ezer; Ezer, the name of four Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer. see HEBREW ezer see HEBREW Ezer Forms and Transliterations וְעֵ֖זֶר וָעָ֑זֶר ועזר עֵ֖זֶר עֵ֧זֶר עזר ‘ê·zer ‘êzer Ezer vaAzer veEzer wā‘āzer wā·‘ā·zer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:4 HEB: אֲבִ֣י גְדֹ֔ר וְעֵ֖זֶר אֲבִ֣י חוּשָׁ֑ה NAS: of Gedor, and Ezer the father KJV: of Gedor, and Ezer the father INT: the father of Gedor and Ezer the father of Hushah 1 Chronicles 12:10 Nehemiah 3:19 Nehemiah 12:42 4 Occurrences |
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