The meaning of “אֲבִיעֶזֶר”
Understanding ʼĂbîyʻezer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Abiezer. - § Abiezer = "my father is help" - Abiezer, the name of two Israelites 1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead,...
אֲבִיעֶזֶר
Abiezer. - § Abiezer = "my father is help" - Abiezer, the name of two Israelites 1) a Manassite, called "son" of Gilead, also son of Gilead's sister 2) a Benjamite, warrior of David
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Joshua 17:2 | “There was also a lot for the rest of the children of Manasseh by their families; for the children of Abiezer, and for the children of Helek, and for the children of Asriel, and for the children of Shechem, and for the children of Hepher, and for the children of Shemida: these were the male children of Manasseh the son of Joseph by their families.” Word: אֲבִיעֶזֶר (ʼĂbîyʻezer) | |
| Judges 8:2 | “And he said unto them, What have I done now in comparison of you? Is not the gleaning of the grapes of Ephraim better than the vintage of Abi–ezer?” Word: אֲבִיעֶזֶר (ʼĂbîyʻezer) | |
| 2 Samuel 23:27 | “Abiezer the Anethothite, Mebunnai the Hushathite,” Word: אֲבִיעֶזֶר (ʼĂbîyʻezer) | |
| 1 Chronicles 11:28 | “Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi–ezer the Antothite,” Word: אֲבִיעֶזֶר (ʼĂbîyʻezer) |