6280. athar

Lexicon

athar: To pray, to entreat, to supplicate

Original Word: עָתַר
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: `athar
Pronunciation: ah-thar
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thar')
Definition: To pray, to entreat, to supplicate
Meaning: to be, abundant

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deceitful, multiply

A primitive root; to be (causatively, make) abundant -- deceitful, multiply.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
a prim. root
Definition
to be abundant
NASB Translation
deceitful (1), multiplied (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. [עָתַר] verb be abundant, si vera lectio (as Aramaic loan-word; עֲתַר, , be rich = Hebrew עָשַׁר); —

Niph`al Participle feminine plural נַעְתָּרוֺת Proverbs 27:6 (of enemy's kisses; De excessive; opposed to נֶאֱמָנִים); Toy proposes נֶעֱקָשׁוֺת, or נַעֲוֺת, crooked, hypocritical.

Hiph`il Perfect2masculine plural הַעְתַּרְתֶּם עָלַי דִּבְרֵיכֶם Ezekiel 35:13 ye have multiplied against me your words ("" וַתַּגְדִּילוּ עָלַי בְּפִיכֶם), strike out as gloss Co after ᵐ5, Toy reads singular, and thinks verb due to Aramaizing scribe.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 4121: πλεονάζω (pleonazō) • to abound, to be in abundance
• Strong's Greek Number 4052: περισσεύω (perisseuō) • to exceed, to be more than enough, to overflow

These Greek terms similarly convey the idea of abundance and are used in the New Testament to describe the overflowing nature of God's grace and blessings, paralleling the Old Testament usage of עָתַר (ʿāṯar).

Usage: The verb עָתַר (ʿāṯar) is used in the context of abundance or multiplication, often referring to an increase in number or quantity. It can also imply a sense of being enriched or made plentiful.

Context: The Hebrew root עָתַר (ʿāṯar) is a verb that conveys the idea of abundance or multiplication. It is a primitive root, indicating its foundational role in the Hebrew language. The term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to describe situations where there is an increase or multiplication, whether in terms of people, resources, or blessings. This concept of abundance is often associated with divine favor or blessing, reflecting a theological understanding that God is the source of all increase and prosperity.

In the Berean Standard Bible, the usage of עָתַר (ʿāṯar) can be seen in passages where the multiplication of people or resources is highlighted as a sign of God's blessing. For example, in contexts where the growth of a family or nation is described, this term underscores the idea that such growth is a result of divine intervention and favor.

Theologically, the concept of abundance as expressed by עָתַר (ʿāṯar) aligns with the biblical theme of God's provision and generosity. It reflects the belief that God is not only capable of meeting the needs of His people but is also willing to bless them abundantly. This abundance is not merely material but can also encompass spiritual and relational aspects, indicating a holistic view of prosperity in the biblical narrative.

Forms and Transliterations

וְ֝נַעְתָּר֗וֹת וְהַעְתַּרְתֶּ֥ם והעתרתם ונעתרות vehatarTem venataRot wə·ha‘·tar·tem wə·na‘·tā·rō·wṯ wəha‘tartem wəna‘tārōwṯ

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 27:6
HEB: פִּצְעֵ֣י אוֹהֵ֑ב וְ֝נַעְתָּר֗וֹת נְשִׁיק֥וֹת שׂוֹנֵֽא׃
NAS: of a friend, But deceitful are the kisses
KJV: of an enemy [are] deceitful.
INT: are the wounds of a friend deceitful are the kisses of an enemy

Ezekiel 35:13
HEB: עָלַי֙ בְּפִיכֶ֔ם וְהַעְתַּרְתֶּ֥ם עָלַ֖י דִּבְרֵיכֶ֑ם
NAS: against Me and have multiplied your words
KJV: ye have boasted against me, and have multiplied your words
INT: against your mouth multiplied against your words

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6280
2 Occurrences

wə·ha‘·tar·tem — 1 Occ.
wə·na‘·tā·rō·wṯ — 1 Occ.