Strong's Lexicon ezroa: Arm, strength, power Original Word: אֶזְרוֹעַ Word Origin: Derived from the root זָרַע (zara), meaning "to sow" or "to scatter seed." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G1023 (brachion): Refers to the arm, often used metaphorically in the New Testament to denote strength or power, similar to the Hebrew "ezroa." Usage: The Hebrew word "ezroa" primarily denotes the physical arm of a person or being, often symbolizing strength, power, or might. In the biblical context, it is frequently used metaphorically to describe the power and might of God, especially in His acts of deliverance and judgment. The term can also refer to the outstretched arm as a symbol of protection or support. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the arm was a common symbol of strength and authority. The imagery of an outstretched arm was often used in royal iconography to depict kings and deities as powerful and capable of protecting their people or defeating their enemies. In the Hebrew Bible, this imagery is applied to Yahweh, emphasizing His supreme power and His role as the protector and deliverer of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as zeroa Definition the arm NASB Translation arm (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֶזְרוֺעַ noun feminine arm (= foregoing with א prosthet.) — arm of man כְּתֵפִי מִשִּׁכְמָה תִמּ֑וֺל וְאֶזְרֹעִי מִקָּנָה תִשֵָּׁבר׃ Job 31:22; of ׳וּבְיָד חֲזָקָה וּבְאֶזְרוֺעַ נְטוּיָה י Jeremiah 32:21, compare זְרוֺעַ 1c. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance arm A variation for zrowa'; the arm -- arm. see HEBREW zrowa' Forms and Transliterations וְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י וּבְאֶזְר֣וֹעַ ואזרעי ובאזרוע ū·ḇə·’ez·rō·w·a‘ ūḇə’ezrōwa‘ uveezRoa veezroI wə’ezrō‘î wə·’ez·rō·‘îLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Job 31:22 HEB: מִשִּׁכְמָ֣ה תִפּ֑וֹל וְ֝אֶזְרֹעִ֗י מִקָּנָ֥ה תִשָּׁבֵֽר׃ NAS: from the socket, And my arm be broken off KJV: from my shoulder blade, and mine arm be broken INT: blade fall and my arm the elbow be broken Jeremiah 32:21 2 Occurrences |
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