Lexicon edra: Flock, Herd Original Word: אֶדְרָע Strong's Exhaustive Concordance force (Aramaic) an orthographical variation for dra'; an arm, i.e. (figuratively) power -- force. see HEBREW dra' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) from the same as dera Definition a force NASB Translation force (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶדְרַע (K§ 60, l)) noun [feminine] force (properly arm, ᵑ7 (rare); Biblical Hebrew אֶזְרוֺעַ); — absolute וְחָ֑יִל ׳בְּא Ezra 4:23 by force and power, forcibly. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from a root corresponding to the Hebrew word זְרוֹעַ (zĕrôaʿ), meaning "arm" or "power."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1023: βραχίων (brachion) • meaning "arm" or "strength." Usage: This word is used in the context of describing physical strength or power, often metaphorically representing authority or might. Context: The Aramaic term אֶדְרָע (edrāʿ) appears in the context of the Old Testament, particularly in the Aramaic sections of the book of Daniel. It is used to convey the concept of strength or power, often in a metaphorical sense. In the ancient Near Eastern culture, the arm was a common symbol of strength and authority, and this term reflects that cultural understanding. The use of אֶדְרָע in the biblical text underscores the might or influence of a person or entity, often in relation to divine or royal power. The term is closely related to the Hebrew זְרוֹעַ (zĕrôaʿ), which carries a similar meaning and is used throughout the Hebrew Bible to denote physical strength or the power of God. Forms and Transliterations בְּאֶדְרָ֥ע באדרע bə’eḏrā‘ bə·’eḏ·rā‘ beedRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:23 HEB: וּבַטִּ֥לוּ הִמּ֖וֹ בְּאֶדְרָ֥ע וְחָֽיִל׃ ס NAS: and stopped them by force of arms. KJV: to cease by force and power. INT: and stopped them force of arms 1 Occurrence |
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