Strong's Lexicon Barzillay: Barzillai Original Word: בַּרְזִלַּי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בַּרְזֶל (barzel), meaning "iron." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Barzillai in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of loyalty and support can be related to Greek terms like φιλαδελφία (philadelphia, G5360) meaning "brotherly love." Usage: The name Barzillai means "man of iron" or "iron-hearted." It is used as a proper name for several individuals in the Old Testament, signifying strength and resilience. Cultural and Historical Background: Barzillai is a notable figure in the Old Testament, particularly during the reign of King David. He is described as a wealthy and influential Gileadite from Rogelim. Barzillai is remembered for his loyalty and support to King David during Absalom's rebellion. His actions exemplify the values of loyalty, hospitality, and generosity, which were highly esteemed in ancient Near Eastern culture. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom barzel Definition "man of iron," three Isr. NASB Translation Barzillai (12). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּרְזִלַּי proper name, masculine (man of iron) **no adjective from names of metals; perhaps Aramaic, and בַּר = son NesZPV xv.257; AJSL Apr. 1897. 173. — 1 a Gileadite 2 Samuel 17:27; 2 Samuel 19:32; 2 Samuel 19:33; 2 Samuel 19:35; 2 Samuel 19:40; 1 Kings 2:7; בַּרְזִלָּי֑ 2 Samuel 19:34; Ezra 2:61 = Nehemiah 7:63 בְּנֵי בַרְזִלַּי אֲשֶׁר לָקַח מִבְּנוֺת בַּרְזִלַּי הַגִּלְעָדִי וַיִּקָּרֵא עַלשְֿׁמָם, where 2nd Barzillai = above, & former is 2 a priest Ezra 2:61 = Nehemiah 7:63, who adopted name בַּרְזִלַּי. 3 2 Samuel 21:8 a Meholathite. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Barzillai From barzel; iron-hearted; Barzillai, the name of three Israelites -- Barzillai. see HEBREW barzel Forms and Transliterations בַּרְזִלַּ֖י בַּרְזִלַּ֤י בַּרְזִלָּ֑י בַרְזִלַּ֗י בַרְזִלַּ֤י ברזלי וּבַרְזִלַּ֥י וּבַרְזִלַּי֙ וברזלי לְבַרְזִלַּי֙ לברזלי bar·zil·lay bar·zil·lāy ḇar·zil·lay barzilLai barzillay barzillāy ḇarzillay lə·ḇar·zil·lay ləḇarzillay levarzilLai ū·ḇar·zil·lay ūḇarzillay uvarzilLai varzilLaiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 17:27 HEB: מִלֹּ֣א דְבָ֔ר וּבַרְזִלַּ֥י הַגִּלְעָדִ֖י מֵרֹגְלִֽים׃ NAS: from Lo-debar, and Barzillai the Gileadite KJV: of Lodebar, and Barzillai the Gileadite INT: of Ammiel Lo-debar and Barzillai the Gileadite Rogelim 2 Samuel 19:31 2 Samuel 19:32 2 Samuel 19:33 2 Samuel 19:34 2 Samuel 19:39 2 Samuel 21:8 1 Kings 2:7 Ezra 2:61 Ezra 2:61 Nehemiah 7:63 Nehemiah 7:63 12 Occurrences |