Strong's Lexicon ezrah or ezrath: Help, assistance, aid Original Word: עֶזְרָה Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G996 (βοήθεια, boētheia): Help, aid - G997 (βοηθέω, boētheō): To help, to come to the aid of Usage: The Hebrew word "ezrah" or "ezrath" is used to denote help or assistance, often in the context of divine aid or support. It reflects the concept of God providing help to His people in times of need, emphasizing His role as a protector and sustainer. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, the concept of divine help was central to the understanding of God's relationship with His people. The Israelites often found themselves in situations where they needed divine intervention, whether in battle, famine, or personal distress. The term "ezrah" underscores the belief in a God who is actively involved in the lives of His people, offering support and deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of ezer Definition help, helper, assistance NASB Translation assistance (2), help (22), helpers (1), support (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֶזְרָה, עֶזְרָת, עֶזְרָ֫תָה noun feminine help, succour, assistance; — absolute ׳ע Isaiah 10:3 +, עֶזְרָת Psalm 60:13; Psalm 108:13 (Ges§ 80g), עֶזְרָ֫תָה Psalm 63:8 2t.; construct עֶזְרַת Isaiah 31:2 +; suffix עֶזְרָתִי Psalm 22:20 +, etc.; — 1 help, succour Isaiah 10:3; Isaiah 20:6 (+ לְהִנָּצֵל), Isaiah 31:1; Jeremiah 37:7; Lamentations 4:17; Job 6:13; 2Chronicles 28:21; מֹּעֲלֵי אָ֑וֶן ׳ע Isaiah 31:2 help from, etc.; ׳י ׳ע Judges 5:23 (twice in verse) help of (for) ׳י; from ׳י Psalm 22:20; Psalm 38:23; Psalm 40:14 ("" לְהַצִּילֵנִי), Psalm 70:2 ("" id.), Psalm 71:12 + מִצָּ֑ר Psalm 60:13 ("" תְּשׁוּעָה) =Psalm 108:13. 2 concrete, embodied help, one who helps (compare 1 עֵזֶר 2): a. collective Job 31:21 when I saw my help (assistance, support) in the gate; ׳בֵּע (see I. עֵזֶר 2) Nahum 3:9. b. of ׳י Psalm 27:9; Psalm 40:18 (+ מְפַלֵּט), Psalm 46:2 ("" מַחֲסֶה, עֹז) Psalm 44:27; Psalm 63:8; Psalm 94:17; ׳בְּע Psalm 35:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance helped, Or mezrath (Psa. 60:11; Psa. 60:13; Psa. 108:12; Psa. 108:13) {ez-rawth'}; feminine of ezer; aid -- help(-ed, -er). see HEBREW 'obdan see HEBREW 'obdan see HEBREW ezer Forms and Transliterations בְּעֶזְרָתִֽי׃ בְּעֶזְרָתֵֽךְ׃ בעזרתי׃ בעזרתך׃ לְעֶזְרַ֣ת לְעֶזְרַ֥ת לְעֶזְרָ֔ה לְעֶזְרָ֖ה לְעֶזְרָ֥תִי לְעֶזְרָתִ֑י לעזרה לעזרת לעזרתי עֶזְרַ֖ת עֶזְרָ֣ת עֶזְרָ֣תָה עֶזְרָ֥ה עֶזְרָתִ֣י עֶזְרָתִ֥י עֶזְרָתִֽי׃ עֶזְרָתֵ֖נוּ עזרה עזרת עזרתה עזרתי עזרתי׃ עזרתנו ‘ez·rā·ṯāh ‘ez·rā·ṯê·nū ‘ez·rā·ṯî ‘ez·rāh ‘ez·raṯ ‘ez·rāṯ ‘ezrāh ‘ezraṯ ‘ezrāṯ ‘ezrāṯāh ‘ezrāṯênū ‘ezrāṯî bə‘ezrāṯêḵ bə‘ezrāṯî bə·‘ez·rā·ṯêḵ bə·‘ez·rā·ṯî beezraTech beezraTi ezRah ezRat ezRatah ezraTenu ezraTi lə‘ezrāh lə‘ezraṯ lə‘ezrāṯî lə·‘ez·rā·ṯî lə·‘ez·rāh lə·‘ez·raṯ leezRah leezRat leezRatiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Judges 5:23 HEB: לֹֽא־ בָ֙אוּ֙ לְעֶזְרַ֣ת יְהוָ֔ה לְעֶזְרַ֥ת NAS: they did not come to the help of the LORD, KJV: thereof; because they came not to the help of the LORD, INT: did not come to the help of the LORD to the help Judges 5:23 2 Chronicles 28:21 Job 6:13 Job 31:21 Psalm 22:19 Psalm 27:9 Psalm 35:2 Psalm 38:22 Psalm 40:13 Psalm 40:17 Psalm 44:26 Psalm 46:1 Psalm 60:11 Psalm 63:7 Psalm 70:1 Psalm 71:12 Psalm 94:17 Psalm 108:12 Isaiah 10:3 Isaiah 20:6 Isaiah 31:1 Isaiah 31:2 Jeremiah 37:7 Lamentations 4:17 26 Occurrences |