247. azar
Lexicon
azar: To help, to support, to assist

Original Word: אָזַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: azar
Pronunciation: ah-ZAHR
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-zar')
Definition: To help, to support, to assist
Meaning: to belt

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bind compass about, gird up, with

A primitive root; to belt -- bind (compass) about, gird (up, with).

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to gird, encompass, equip
NASB Translation
binds (1), bound (1), encircle (1), gird (7), girded (5), girds (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
[אָזַר] verb gird, encompass, equip (Talmud id., Arabic , Aramaic in derivation LagBN 177 derives from ).

Qal Perfect אָֽזְרוּ 1 Samuel 2:4; Imperfect suffix יַאַזְרֵנִי Job 30:18; 2masculine singular תֶּאֱזוֺר Jeremiah 1:17; Imperative אֱזָרנָֿא Job 38:3; Job 40:7;Passive participle אָזוּר 2 Kings 1:8; — gird, gird on, followed by accusative of thingloins חֲלָצֶיךָ Job 38:3; Job 40:7, מָתְנֶיךָ Jeremiah 1:17; passive, subject אֵזוֺר, וְאֵזוֺר עוֺר אָזור בְּמָתְנָיו 2 Kings 1:8; compare active with accusative of person Job 30:18כְּפִי כֻתָּנְתִּי יַאַזְרֵנִי, subject לְבוּשִׁי see Di; figurative 1 Samuel 2:4 אָֽזְרוּ חַיִל

Niph`al Participle נֶאֱזָר figurative Psalm 65:7 of God (בִּגְבוּרֶה ׳נ) girded with might.

Pi`el Imperfect2masculine singular suffix וַתְּאַזְּרֵנִי Psalm 18:40; Psalm 30:12; וַתַּזְרֵנִי 2 Samuel 22:40 (Ges§ 68 R 2); Participle suffix הַמְּאַזְּרֵנִי Psalm 18:33; construct מְאַזְּרֵי Isaiah 50:11 but compare below — gird, with 2 accusative (person & thing) figurative, Psalm 18:40 = 2 Samuel 22:40; Psalm 18:33 (חַיִל); Psalm 30:12 (שִׂמְחָה); accusative of thing omitted Isaiah 45:5; accusative of person omitted מְאַזְּרֵי זִיקוֺת Isaiah 50:12; but read rather מְאִירֵי compare Isaiah 27:11 (ᵑ6 Kn Brd Di).

Hithpa`el Perfect הִתְאַזָּ֑ר Psalm 93:1; Imperative הִתְאַזְּרוּ Isaiah 8:9 (twice in verse) — gird oneself, for war Isaiah 8:9 (twice in verse); with עֹז Psalm 93:1 (subject ׳י).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: G450: ἀνίστημι (anistēmi) • to rise, stand up
G482: ἀντιλαμβάνω (antilambanō) • to help, support
G996: βραβεύω (brabeuō) • to rule, arbitrate
G998: βραχίων (brachiōn) • arm, strength
G1765: ἐνδυναμόω (endynamoō) • to empower, strengthen
G1807: ἐπιτίθημι (epitithēmi) • to lay upon, put on
G2007: ἐπιφέρω (epipherō) • to bring upon, inflict
G2224: ζώννυμι (zōnnymi) • to gird, fasten
G2480: ἰσχύω (ischyō) • to be strong, able
G2729: κατισχύω (katischyō) • to overpower, prevail
G4023: περιζώννυμι (perizōnnymi) • to gird around
G4024: περιζώννυμι (perizōnnymi) • to gird around
G4982: σῴζω (sōzō) • to save, deliver
G5623: ὠφελέω (ōpheleō) • to benefit, help

These Greek entries reflect similar themes of strength, preparation, and empowerment, paralleling the Hebrew concept of girding or binding oneself for action or support.

Usage: The verb אָזַר (ʾāzar) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the action of girding or binding, often in the context of preparing for action or strengthening oneself. It is frequently used in both literal and metaphorical senses, such as girding oneself with strength or preparing for battle.

Context: The Hebrew verb אָזַר (ʾāzar) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, primarily conveying the idea of girding or binding. This action is often associated with preparation, readiness, and empowerment. In a literal sense, it refers to the act of fastening a belt or girdle around the waist, a common practice in ancient times for securing garments or armor. For example, in 1 Kings 20:11, the term is used in the context of preparing for battle: "The king of Israel replied, 'Tell him: The one putting on his armor should not boast like one taking it off.'"

Metaphorically, אָזַר (ʾāzar) is used to describe the act of being strengthened or empowered, often by God. In Psalm 18:32, the psalmist declares, "It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." Here, the verb conveys the idea of divine empowerment and support.

The concept of girding oneself is also found in expressions of readiness and determination. In Job 38:3, God challenges Job, saying, "Now brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall inform Me." This usage underscores the importance of preparation and resolve in facing challenges.

Overall, אָזַר (ʾāzar) encapsulates themes of preparation, strength, and readiness, whether in physical, emotional, or spiritual contexts.

Forms and Transliterations
אֱזָר־ אֲאַזֶּרְךָ֖ אָ֥זְרוּ אָז֣וּר אאזרך אזור אזר־ אזרו הִֽתְאַזְּר֖וּ הִתְאַזְּר֣וּ הִתְאַזָּ֑ר הַמְאַזְּרֵ֣נִי המאזרני התאזר התאזרו וַֽתְּאַזְּרֵ֥נִי וַתְּאַזְּרֵ֣נִי וַתַּזְרֵ֥נִי ותאזרני ותזרני יַֽאַזְרֵֽנִי׃ יאזרני׃ מְאַזְּרֵ֣י מאזרי נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר נאזר תֶּאְזֹ֣ר תאזר ’ă’azzerḵā ’ă·’az·zer·ḵā ’ā·zə·rū ’ā·zūr ’āzərū ’āzūr ’ĕ·zār- ’ĕzār- aazzerCha Azeru aZur ezor ham’azzərênî ham·’az·zə·rê·nî hamazzeReni hiṯ’azzār hiṯ’azzərū hiṯ·’az·zār hiṯ·’az·zə·rū hitazZar hitazzeRu mə’azzərê mə·’az·zə·rê meazzeRei ne’·zār ne’zār neZar te’·zōr te’zōr teZor vattazReni vatteazzeReni wat·taz·rê·nî wat·tə·’az·zə·rê·nî wattazrênî wattə’azzərênî ya’azrênî ya·’az·rê·nî YaazReni
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1 Samuel 2:4
HEB: חַתִּ֑ים וְנִכְשָׁלִ֖ים אָ֥זְרוּ חָֽיִל׃
NAS: But the feeble gird on strength.
KJV: and they that stumbled are girded with strength.
INT: are shattered the feeble gird strength

2 Samuel 22:40
HEB: וַתַּזְרֵ֥נִי חַ֖יִל לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה
NAS: For You have girded me with strength
KJV: For thou hast girded me with strength
INT: have girded strength battle

2 Kings 1:8
HEB: וְאֵז֥וֹר ע֖וֹר אָז֣וּר בְּמָתְנָ֑יו וַיֹּאמַ֕ר
NAS: girdle bound about his loins.
KJV: man, and girt with a girdle
INT: girdle A leather bound his loins said

Job 30:18
HEB: כְּפִ֖י כֻתָּנְתִּ֣י יַֽאַזְרֵֽנִי׃
NAS: is distorted; It binds me about as the collar
KJV: changed: it bindeth me about as the collar
INT: as the collar of my coat binds

Job 38:3
HEB: אֱזָר־ נָ֣א כְגֶ֣בֶר
NAS: Now gird up your loins like a man,
KJV: Gird up now thy loins like a man;
INT: gird Now A man

Job 40:7
HEB: אֱזָר־ נָ֣א כְגֶ֣בֶר
NAS: Now gird up your loins like a man;
KJV: Gird up thy loins now like a man:
INT: gird Now A man

Psalm 18:32
HEB: הָ֭אֵל הַמְאַזְּרֵ֣נִי חָ֑יִל וַיִּתֵּ֖ן
NAS: The God who girds me with strength
KJV: [It is] God that girdeth me with strength,
INT: the God girds strength and makes

Psalm 18:39
HEB: וַתְּאַזְּרֵ֣נִי חַ֭יִל לַמִּלְחָמָ֑ה
NAS: For You have girded me with strength
KJV: For thou hast girded me with strength
INT: have girded strength battle

Psalm 30:11
HEB: פִּתַּ֥חְתָּ שַׂקִּ֑י וַֽתְּאַזְּרֵ֥נִי שִׂמְחָֽה׃
NAS: my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,
KJV: my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;
INT: have loosed my sackcloth and girded gladness

Psalm 65:6
HEB: הָרִ֣ים בְּכֹח֑וֹ נֶ֝אְזָ֗ר בִּגְבוּרָֽה׃
NAS: by His strength, Being girded with might;
KJV: the mountains; [being] girded with power:
INT: the mountains his strength girded might

Psalm 93:1
HEB: יְ֭הוָה עֹ֣ז הִתְאַזָּ֑ר אַף־ תִּכּ֥וֹן
NAS: has clothed and girded Himself with strength;
KJV: with strength, [wherewith] he hath girded himself: the world
INT: the LORD strength and girded Indeed is firmly

Isaiah 8:9
HEB: מֶרְחַקֵּי־ אָ֑רֶץ הִתְאַזְּר֣וּ וָחֹ֔תּוּ הִֽתְאַזְּר֖וּ
NAS: of the earth. Gird yourselves, yet be shattered;
KJV: countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces;
INT: remote of the earth Gird yet be shattered Gird

Isaiah 8:9
HEB: הִתְאַזְּר֣וּ וָחֹ֔תּוּ הִֽתְאַזְּר֖וּ וָחֹֽתּוּ׃
NAS: yourselves, yet be shattered; Gird yourselves, yet be shattered.
KJV: yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
INT: Gird yet be shattered Gird yet be shattered

Isaiah 45:5
HEB: אֵ֣ין אֱלֹהִ֑ים אֲאַזֶּרְךָ֖ וְלֹ֥א יְדַעְתָּֽנִי׃
NAS: God. I will gird you, though you have not known
KJV: beside me: I girded thee, though thou hast not known
INT: is no God will gird have not known

Isaiah 50:11
HEB: קֹ֥דְחֵי אֵ֖שׁ מְאַזְּרֵ֣י זִיק֑וֹת לְכ֣וּ ׀
NAS: a fire, Who encircle yourselves with firebrands,
KJV: a fire, that compass [yourselves] about with sparks:
INT: kindle A fire encircle firebrands Walk

Jeremiah 1:17
HEB: וְאַתָּה֙ תֶּאְזֹ֣ר מָתְנֶ֔יךָ וְקַמְתָּ֙
NAS: Now, gird up your loins and arise,
KJV: Thou therefore gird up thy loins,
INT: you now gird your loins and arise

16 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 247
16 Occurrences


’ă·’az·zer·ḵā — 1 Occ.
’ā·zə·rū — 1 Occ.
’ā·zūr — 1 Occ.
’ĕ·zār- — 2 Occ.
ham·’az·zə·rê·nî — 1 Occ.
hiṯ·’az·zār — 1 Occ.
hiṯ·’az·zə·rū — 2 Occ.
mə·’az·zə·rê — 1 Occ.
ne’·zār — 1 Occ.
te’·zōr — 1 Occ.
wat·taz·rê·nî — 1 Occ.
wat·tə·’az·zə·rê·nî — 2 Occ.
ya·’az·rê·nî — 1 Occ.















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