Strong's Lexicon zeer: Crown, diadem, circlet Original Word: זְעֵיר Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to be small or insignificant. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of a crown or diadem is "στέφανος" (stephanos), Strong's Greek #4735, which appears in the New Testament in contexts such as the "crown of life" (James 1:12) and the "crown of righteousness" (2 Timothy 4:8). Usage: The Hebrew word "zeer" primarily refers to a small crown or diadem, often used to signify authority, honor, or consecration. It is a symbol of distinction and is typically associated with royalty or priesthood. In the context of the tabernacle or temple, it can also refer to decorative elements that signify holiness and separation unto God. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, crowns and diadems were significant symbols of power and status. Kings, priests, and sometimes prophets were anointed with oil and crowned to signify their divine appointment and authority. The use of a "zeer" in religious contexts, such as the adornment of the high priest's garments or the sacred objects in the temple, underscored the importance of holiness and the separation of sacred from the profane. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to zeer Definition little, small NASB Translation little one (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs [זְעֵיר] adjective little, small; — feminine singular קֶרֶן זְעֵירָה Daniel 7:8. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance little (Aramaic) corresponding to ze'eyr -- little. see HEBREW ze'eyr Forms and Transliterations זְעֵירָה֙ זעירה zə‘êrāh zə·‘ê·rāh zeeiRahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 7:8 HEB: קֶ֣רֶן אָחֳרִ֤י זְעֵירָה֙ סִלְקָ֣ת [בֵּינֵיהֹון NAS: horn, a little one, came KJV: among them another little horn, before INT: horn another A little came among 1 Occurrence |
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