Strong's Lexicon edra: Flock, Herd Original Word: אֶדְרָע Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be mighty Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint and the New Testament is "ποίμνη" (Strong's Greek 4167), which also means flock or herd. Usage: The Hebrew word "edra" primarily refers to a group of animals, typically sheep or goats, that are herded together. It is used to describe a collective group under the care of a shepherd. The term can also metaphorically represent a group of people, often in a spiritual or communal context. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, shepherding was a common occupation, and flocks were a significant part of the agrarian economy. Shepherds were responsible for the care, guidance, and protection of their flocks, which were vital for providing wool, milk, and meat. The imagery of a flock under a shepherd's care is frequently used in the Bible to illustrate God's relationship with His people, emphasizing guidance, provision, and protection. 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance force (Aramaic) an orthographical variation for dra'; an arm, i.e. (figuratively) power -- force. see HEBREW dra' 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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