5827. Ezer

Lexicon

Ezer: Help, Helper, Support

Original Word: עֶזֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ezer
Pronunciation: AY-zer
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-zer)
Definition: Help, Helper, Support
Meaning: Ezer

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ezer

From azar; help; Ezer, the name of two Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer.

see HEBREW azar

see HEBREW Ezer

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from azar
Definition
"help," two Isr.
NASB Translation
Ezer (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֶ֫זֶר proper name, masculine 1. Ephraimite 1 Chronicles 7:21, Εζερ.

2 עָ֑זֶר, a priest, Nehemiah 12:42, Ιεζουρ.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the proper noun Ezer in the Strong's Greek Concordance, as it is a Hebrew personal name. However, the concept of "help" or "aid" can be related to Greek words such as βοηθός (boēthos, Strong's Greek 998), meaning "helper" or "assistant."

Usage: The name Ezer appears in the Old Testament as a personal name for several individuals. It is used in genealogical contexts and is associated with various tribes and families.

Context: • Ezer in the Bible: The name Ezer is mentioned in several genealogical records in the Old Testament. Notably, Ezer is listed as:
• A son of Seir the Horite, mentioned in the genealogies of the Horites in the land of Edom (Genesis 36:21, 1 Chronicles 1:38).
• A leader of the Gadites who joined David at Ziklag, described as a mighty warrior (1 Chronicles 12:9).
• A son of Ephraim, who was killed by the men of Gath when they came to take their livestock (1 Chronicles 7:21).
• Significance: The name Ezer, meaning "help," reflects the role or character of the individuals bearing this name. In the context of the Gadite warrior, it may imply his role as a helper or supporter of David. In genealogical records, it serves to identify lineage and tribal affiliations.
• Cultural and Theological Insights: The use of the name Ezer in the Bible underscores the importance of divine and communal assistance in the lives of the Israelites. It highlights the value placed on support and aid within the community and in relation to God.

Forms and Transliterations

וְעֵ֣זֶר ועזר veEzer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zer

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 7:21
HEB: וְשׁוּתֶ֥לַח בְּנ֖וֹ וְעֵ֣זֶר וְאֶלְעָ֑ד וַהֲרָג֗וּם
NAS: his son, and Ezer and Elead
KJV: his son, and Ezer, and Elead,
INT: Shuthelah his son and Ezer and Elead killed

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 5827
1 Occurrence

wə·‘ê·zer — 1 Occ.