The meaning of “אָזַר”
Understanding ʼâzar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bind (compass) about, gird (up, with). - to belt 1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphori...
אָזַר
bind (compass) about, gird (up, with). - to belt 1) gird, encompass, equip, clothe 1a) (Qal) to gird, gird on (metaphorical of strength) 1b) (Niphal) be girded 1c)(Piel) hold close, clasp 1d) (Hiphpael) gird oneself (for war)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 2:4 | “The bows of the mighty men are broken, and they that stumbled are girded with strength.” Word: אָזַר (ʼâzar) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:40 | “For thou hast girded me with strength to battle: them that rose up against me hast thou subdued under me.” Word: אָזַר (ʼâzar) | |
| 2 Kings 1:8 | “And they answered him, He was an hairy man, and girt with a girdle of leather about his loins. And he said, It is Elijah the Tishbite.” Word: אָזַר (ʼâzar) | |
| Job 38:3 | “Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.” Word: אָזַר (ʼâzar) | |
| Psalms 30:11 | “Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;” Word: אָזַר (ʼâzar) |
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