6114. etser

Lexicon

etser: Restraint, constraint, oppression

Original Word: עֶצֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: `etser
Pronunciation: EH-tser
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-tser)
Definition: Restraint, constraint, oppression
Meaning: restraint

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

magistrate

From atsar; restraint -- + magistrate.

see HEBREW atsar

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from atsar
Definition
perhaps restraint
NASB Translation
ruler* (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֶ֫צֶר noun [masculine] restraint (?), only ׳יוֺרֵשׁ ע Judges 18:7 a possessor of restraint, i.e. ruler, but ᵐ5 ᵑ9 wealth, so Thes and others, text very dubious, compare GFM Bu conjecture that ׳ע combines readings אֹצָר and עשֶׁר.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָצַר (atsar), which means "to restrain" or "to hold back."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence in the Greek New Testament for the Hebrew עֶצֶר (etser), the concept of restraint can be found in Greek terms such as ἐγκράτεια (enkrateia, Strong's Greek 1466), which means "self-control" or "temperance." This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the fruit of the Spirit and is closely related to the idea of restraint as a virtue.

Usage: The word עֶצֶר (etser) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the concept of restraint, particularly in contexts where control or limitation is exercised. It is not frequently used, but when it appears, it emphasizes the importance of restraint in various aspects of life and divine action.

Context: • The Hebrew term עֶצֶר (etser) is rooted in the verb עָצַר (atsar), which means "to restrain" or "to hold back." This noun form captures the essence of restraint, whether it be self-imposed or divinely orchestrated. In the biblical narrative, restraint is often portrayed as a virtue, reflecting wisdom and self-control.
• The concept of restraint is significant in the Hebrew Scriptures, as it underscores the importance of moderation and the avoidance of excess. It is a principle that is applicable in various contexts, including personal behavior, speech, and even divine actions.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the term is translated in a way that highlights its role in maintaining order and balance, both in individual lives and within the community of faith. The idea of restraint is closely linked to the wisdom literature of the Bible, where self-control is frequently extolled as a hallmark of the righteous.
• Theologically, עֶצֶר (etser) can also be seen as a reflection of God's sovereign control over creation, where divine restraint is exercised to maintain the order and purpose of the universe. This aspect of restraint is evident in various biblical accounts where God holds back judgment or tempers His actions for the sake of His covenant people.

Forms and Transliterations

עֶ֔צֶר עצר ‘e·ṣer ‘eṣer Etzer

Englishman's Concordance

Judges 18:7
HEB: בָּאָ֙רֶץ֙ יוֹרֵ֣שׁ עֶ֔צֶר וּרְחֹקִ֥ים הֵ֙מָּה֙
INT: the land cast out magistrate were far from

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6114
1 Occurrence

‘e·ṣer — 1 Occ.