Strong's Lexicon Etser: Restraint, control, or holding back. Original Word: אֶצֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַר (atsar), meaning "to restrain" or "to hold back." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of restraint is ἐγκράτεια (egkrateia), Strong's Greek #1466, which is translated as "self-control" in the New Testament. Usage: The Hebrew word "etser" is used to convey the concept of restraint or control. It often implies a sense of holding back or limiting something, whether it be physical, emotional, or spiritual. In the context of the Bible, it can refer to God's restraint in judgment or the self-control expected of believers. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the concept of restraint was highly valued, both in personal conduct and in communal life. Restraint was seen as a virtue, reflecting wisdom and maturity. The ability to control one's actions and emotions was considered essential for maintaining harmony within the community and in one's relationship with God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom atsar Definition "treasure," a chief of the Horites NASB Translation Ezer (5). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֵ֫צֶר proper name, masculine (treasure; or covenant Arabic  ) a chief of the Horites Genesis 36:21,27,30; 1 Chronicles 1:38,42. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezer From 'atsar; treasure; Etser, an Idumaean -- Ezer. see HEBREW 'atsar Forms and Transliterations אֵ֑צֶר אֵ֔צֶר אֵ֖צֶר אצר וְאֵ֖צֶר ואצר ’ê·ṣer ’êṣer Etzer veEtzer wə’êṣer wə·’ê·ṣerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:21 HEB: וְדִשׁ֥וֹן וְאֵ֖צֶר וְדִישָׁ֑ן אֵ֣לֶּה NAS: and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan. These KJV: And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: INT: and Dishon and Ezer and Dishan These Genesis 36:27 Genesis 36:30 1 Chronicles 1:38 1 Chronicles 1:42 5 Occurrences |
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