◄ 148. adargazar ►
Strong's Lexicon adargazar: Counselor, Adviser Original Word: אֲדרְגָּזֵר Part of Speech: Noun Masculine Transliteration: adargazer Pronunciation: ah-dar-gah-zar Phonetic Spelling: (ad-ar''-gaw-zare') Definition: a chief diviner, astrologer Meaning: The term "אֲדרְגָּזֵר" refers to a "chief diviner" or "astrologer." It denotes a person who holds a prominent position in interpreting omens, dreams, or celestial phenomena, often serving in the courts of ancient Near Eastern kings. Word Origin: This Aramaic term is derived from a combination of two elements: "אֲדַר" (adar), meaning "mighty" or "noble," and "גָּזֵר" (gāzēr), meaning "to cut" or "to decide." The term collectively refers to a person of high status with decision-making authority, particularly in divination or astrology. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The corresponding Greek term in the Septuagint that aligns with the role of a chief diviner or astrologer is found in Strong's Greek Number G2233, "ἡγέομαι" (hēgeomai), which means "to lead" or "to consider." While not a direct translation, the Greek term reflects the leadership and authoritative role that such figures held in their respective cultures. In the New Testament, "ἡγέομαι" is used in contexts that involve leading or considering, often in a metaphorical sense of guiding or ruling, which aligns with the authoritative aspect of the "אֲדרְגָּזֵר." Usage: The term is used in the context of the Babylonian and Persian courts, where such figures were consulted for their expertise in divination and astrology. They were considered wise men who could provide guidance based on their interpretations of signs and omens. Context: The term "אֲדרְגָּזֵר" appears in the Book of Daniel, specifically in Daniel 2:27, where Daniel addresses King Nebuchadnezzar regarding the interpretation of his dream. The Berean Standard Bible (BSB) translates this passage as: "Daniel answered the king, 'No wise man, enchanter, magician, or diviner can explain to the king the mystery he has asked about.'" Here, the term is part of a list of various types of wise men and diviners who were unable to interpret the king's dream, highlighting the limitations of human wisdom compared to divine revelation. The role of the "אֲדרְגָּזֵר" in the ancient court was significant, as they were often sought after for their perceived ability to predict the future and provide counsel based on their interpretations of the stars and other omens. However, the narrative in Daniel emphasizes the superiority of divine wisdom over human divination. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin (Aramaic) of foreign origin Definition a counselor NASB Translation counselors (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs [אֲדַרְגָּזַר] noun masculine counsellor (Persian loan-word = andarzaghar NöCOT Daniel 3:2 Tabari 462 AndrM 51 * Str42* Dr Scheftii. 57; MeyEntst. J. 25 questions, and thinks military title); — plural emphatic אֲדַרְגָָּֽןְרַיָּא Daniel 3:2,3. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance judge (Aramaic) from the same as 'iddar, and gzar; a chief diviner, or astrologer -- judge. see HEBREW 'iddar see HEBREW gzar Forms and Transliterations אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּ֣א אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּא֩ אדרגזריא ’ă·ḏar·gā·zə·ray·yā ’ăḏargāzərayyā adargazeraiYa Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Daniel 3:2 HEB: סִגְנַיָּ֣א וּֽפַחֲוָתָ֡א אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּא֩ גְדָ֨בְרַיָּ֤א דְּתָבְרַיָּא֙ NAS: and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, KJV: and the captains, the judges, the treasurers, INT: the prefects and the governors the counselors the treasurers the judges Daniel 3:3 HEB: סִגְנַיָּ֣א וּֽפַחֲוָתָ֡א אֲדַרְגָּזְרַיָּ֣א גְדָבְרַיָּא֩ דְּתָ֨בְרַיָּ֜א NAS: and the governors, the counselors, the treasurers, KJV: and captains, the judges, the treasurers, INT: the prefects and the governors the counselors the treasurers the judges 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 148 2 Occurrences ’ă·ḏar·gā·zə·ray·yā — 2 Occ.