Strong's Lexicon meltsar: Melzar Original Word: מֶלְצָר Word Origin: Of uncertain derivation Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for "meltsar" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific title related to the Babylonian context. However, the concept of a steward or overseer can be related to Greek terms such as οἰκονόμος (oikonomos - Strong's Greek 3623), which means steward or manager. Usage: The term "meltsar" refers to a steward or overseer, specifically in the context of the Babylonian court. It is used to denote an official responsible for the care and provision of young captives, such as Daniel and his companions, during their training in the Babylonian empire. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, particularly within the Babylonian empire, a "meltsar" would have been a trusted official tasked with the management of royal affairs, including the oversight of food and drink for those in the king's service. This role was crucial in maintaining the health and well-being of individuals who were being groomed for service in the king's court. The position required a high level of trust and responsibility, as the steward had to ensure that the king's orders were followed precisely. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof foreign origin Definition perhaps guardian NASB Translation overseer (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs מֶלְצָר noun masculine a Babylonian title; dubious; perhaps guardian ? (SchrCOT Daniel 1:11 DlBaer Dn xi conjecture loan-word from Assyrian maƒ(ƒ)aru, keeper, guardian, compare DlHWB 423; hardly connected with (modern) Persian mulsaru 'Kellermeister' (compare Meinh.), see against this Bev); — only with article ׳הַמּ Daniel 1:11,16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Melzar Of Persian derivation; the butler or other officer in the Babylonian court -- Melzar. Forms and Transliterations הַמֶּלְצַ֑ר הַמֶּלְצַ֗ר המלצר ham·mel·ṣar hammelṣar hammelTzarLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 1:11 HEB: דָּנִיֵּ֖אל אֶל־ הַמֶּלְצַ֑ר אֲשֶׁ֤ר מִנָּה֙ NAS: said to the overseer whom KJV: Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince INT: Daniel to the overseer whom had appointed Daniel 1:16 2 Occurrences |
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