Lexicon zer: Crown, border, molding Original Word: זֵר Strong's Exhaustive Concordance crown From zarar (in the sense of scattering); a chaplet (as spread around the top), i.e. (specifically) a border moulding -- crown. see HEBREW zarar NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zur Definition circlet, border NASB Translation border (2), molding (8). Brown-Driver-Briggs זֵר noun masculine circlet, border (originally that which presses, binds, compare also Aramaic ![]() Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to encircle.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2087 (ἕτερος, heteros): While not a direct translation, this Greek word can imply something different or another, which can relate to the idea of distinction or separation, akin to how a border distinguishes or sets apart. Usage: The term זֵר (zer) is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe decorative elements, particularly in the context of sacred objects and structures. It is often translated as "crown" or "border" in English versions of the Bible. Context: The Hebrew word זֵר (zer) appears in the context of the construction and decoration of sacred objects, particularly in the tabernacle and temple. It is used to describe the ornamental border or moulding that adorned various sacred furnishings. For example, in Exodus 25:11, the Ark of the Covenant is described as having a "golden crown" (זֵר זָהָב) around it: "Overlay it with pure gold, both inside and out, and make a gold border around it." Similarly, in Exodus 30:3, the altar of incense is described with a similar decorative element: "Overlay the top and all the sides and horns with pure gold, and make a gold border around it." Forms and Transliterations זֵ֥ר זֵר־ זר זר־ לְזֵר֗וֹ לזרו lə·zê·rōw lezeRo ləzêrōw zer zêr zêr-Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 25:11 HEB: וְעָשִׂ֧יתָ עָלָ֛יו זֵ֥ר זָהָ֖ב סָבִֽיב׃ NAS: a gold molding around KJV: it, and shalt make upon it a crown of gold INT: shall make and molding A gold around Exodus 25:24 Exodus 25:25 Exodus 30:3 Exodus 30:4 Exodus 37:2 Exodus 37:11 Exodus 37:12 Exodus 37:26 Exodus 37:27 10 Occurrences |