Lexicon eqer: Rooting out, barrenness Original Word: עֵקֶר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance stock From aqar. Figuratively, a transplanted person, i.e. Naturalized citizen -- stock. see HEBREW aqar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom an unused word Definition an offshoot, member NASB Translation descendants (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֵ֫קֶר noun masculine offshoot, member (? from root); — construct מִשְׁמַּחַת גֵּר ׳ע Leviticus 23:47 a member of a sojourner's family. below Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עָקַר (H6131), meaning "to uproot" or "to transplant."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek entry that aligns with the concept of a transplanted or naturalized individual is Strong's Greek Number G1079, γέννημα (gennēma), which refers to "offspring" or "that which is born." While not a direct translation, the Greek term captures the idea of origin and identity, which can be related to the transformation experienced by a transplanted person. Usage: The word עֵקֶר is used in the context of describing individuals who have been moved from one place to another, often in a legal or formal sense, such as becoming a naturalized citizen in a new land. Context: The Hebrew term עֵקֶר (Eker) is relatively rare in the biblical text, and its usage is primarily understood through its root and related terms. The root עָקַר (H6131) suggests the action of uprooting or transplanting, which can be both a physical and metaphorical process. In ancient Israelite society, the concept of being uprooted and transplanted could apply to individuals who were moved due to exile, migration, or other socio-political reasons. Such individuals might undergo a transformation in their identity, becoming naturalized citizens in their new environment. This process often involved adopting new customs, laws, and allegiances, reflecting a significant shift in their personal and communal identity. The term highlights the dynamic nature of identity and belonging in the biblical narrative, where individuals and groups frequently experienced transitions and transformations. Forms and Transliterations לְעֵ֖קֶר לעקר lə‘êqer lə·‘ê·qer leEkerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Leviticus 25:47 HEB: עִמָּ֔ךְ א֥וֹ לְעֵ֖קֶר מִשְׁפַּ֥חַת גֵּֽר׃ NAS: with you, or to the descendants of a stranger's KJV: [or] sojourner by thee, or to the stock of the stranger's INT: regard or to the descendants family of a stranger's 1 Occurrence |
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