Lexical Definition
עֵזֶר ʻÊzer (ay'-zer) Ezer N:N-M-P
the same as עֵזֶר
Ezer. Compare עֶזֶר.
- § Ezer = "treasure"
- Ezer, the name of four Israelites
1) father of Hushah of the sons of Hur
2) a Gadite chief who fought with David
3) a Levite who aided in repairing the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
Usage: 3 forms in 5 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ιεζούρ | Ezer | LXX.Neh.12.42 |
| Εζερ | Azur | LXX.Ezek.11.1 |
| Έζερ | Ezer | LXX.1Chr.4.4 • LXX.1Chr.7.21 • LXX.1Chr.12.9 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עֵ֫זֶר proper name, masculine (Phoenician and Old Hebrew עזר Lzb338); —
1. a wall-builder Neh 3:19, Αζουρ.
2. name in Judah 1Chr 4:4, Αζηρ, Εζερ.
3. hero of David 1Chr 12:10* (van d. H. v.1Chr 12:9*), Αζερ, etc.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:4 · 12:9* · 12:10* |
| Nehemiah | 3:19 |