Strong's Lexicon Ezer: Help, Helper, Support Original Word: עֶזֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G998 (boētheia) - help, aid - G3875 (paraklētos) - advocate, helper, comforter Usage: The Hebrew word "Ezer" is used to denote assistance, support, or help. It often refers to someone who provides aid or support, whether in a physical, emotional, or spiritual sense. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe God's providential help to His people, as well as the role of individuals who provide support to others. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of "help" was integral to community and family life. The term "Ezer" reflects the importance of mutual support and reliance within these societies. In the biblical narrative, "Ezer" is used to describe both divine assistance and human relationships, emphasizing the interconnectedness of God's people and their dependence on His provision. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezer From azar; help; Ezer, the name of two Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer. see HEBREW azar see HEBREW Ezer Forms and Transliterations וְעֵ֣זֶר ועזר veEzer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 |
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