Strong's Lexicon Ezra: Ezra Original Word: עֶזְרָא Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to aid." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Ἔσδρας (Esdras) - Strong's Greek 2187: The Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name Ezra, used in the Septuagint and the New Testament Apocrypha. Usage: The name "Ezra" means "help" or "helper." In the Bible, Ezra is a significant figure known for his role as a scribe and priest who led the return of the Jewish exiles from Babylon to Jerusalem. He is credited with re-establishing the Torah as the foundation of Jewish life and worship in the post-exilic community. Cultural and Historical Background: Ezra lived during the 5th century BCE, a time when the Jewish people were returning from Babylonian exile. The Persian Empire, under King Artaxerxes, allowed the Jews to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Ezra was a key leader in this period, emphasizing the importance of the Law of Moses and religious reform. His efforts were crucial in shaping the religious identity of the Jewish people during the Second Temple period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to Ezra Definition an Isr. NASB Translation Ezra (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezra (Aramaic) corresponding to Ezra'; Ezra, an Israelite --Ezra. see HEBREW Ezra' Forms and Transliterations לְעֶזְרָ֣א לעזרא עֶזְרָ֗א עֶזְרָ֨א עזרא ‘ez·rā ‘ezrā ezRa lə‘ezrā lə·‘ez·rā leezRaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 7:12 HEB: מֶ֖לֶךְ מַלְכַיָּ֑א לְעֶזְרָ֣א כָ֠הֲנָא סָפַ֨ר NAS: of kings, to Ezra the priest, KJV: of kings, unto Ezra the priest, INT: king of kings to Ezra the priest the scribe Ezra 7:21 Ezra 7:25 3 Occurrences |
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