Lexicon zarzir: Rooster, cock Original Word: זַרְזִיר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance greyhound By reduplication from zuwr; properly, tightly girt, i.e. Probably a racer, or some fleet animal (as being slender in the waist) -- + greyhound. see HEBREW zuwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zur Definition girded NASB Translation strutting* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זַרְזִיר adjective girded, girt (compare BaNB 206) — only construct Proverbs 30:31 זַרְזִיר מָתְנַיִם אוֺתָֿ֑יִו that which is girt in the loins, etc., named with lion, he-goat, and king, as stately in motion. Perhaps = grey-hound Ew Bö De and others, or war-horse Bo Ges Hi and others; Vrss. cock, Talmud raven, see De Now (Late Hebrew זַרְזִיר starling (war-horse only in interpretation of Proverbs 30:31), Aramaic  ; Lexicons also  starling, in Arabic  , perhaps loan-word Others derive from a √זרר, see above) זַרְזִיר Proverbs 30:31 see below III. זוּר. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root זָרַר (zarar), meaning "to be tightly girt" or "to gird."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G220, ἀλέκτωρ (alektor), which means "rooster" or "cock." This Greek term similarly conveys the image of a rooster, known for its distinctive crowing and strutting behavior, paralleling the Hebrew concept of "zarzir" as a symbol of readiness and assertiveness. Usage: The word זַרְזִיר appears in the context of describing animals known for their speed and agility. It is used metaphorically to convey the idea of being prepared, swift, or agile. Context: The Hebrew word זַרְזִיר (zarzir) is found in the Old Testament, specifically in Proverbs 30:31. In this passage, it is part of a list of things that are stately in their stride. The Berean Standard Bible translates this verse as: "a strutting rooster, a he-goat, and a king with his army around him." The term "zarzir" is traditionally understood to refer to a rooster, known for its proud and confident strut, symbolizing readiness and vigor. The imagery of a "tightly girt" or "fleet" animal aligns with the characteristics of a rooster, which is both swift and assertive in its movements. The broader context of Proverbs 30 highlights the wisdom in observing the natural world and drawing lessons from it, with the rooster serving as an example of natural confidence and preparedness. Forms and Transliterations זַרְזִ֣יר זרזיר zar·zîr zarZir zarzîrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Proverbs 30:31 HEB: זַרְזִ֣יר מָתְנַ֣יִם אוֹ־ NAS: The strutting rooster, the male goat INT: greyhound rooster also 1 Occurrence |
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