Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מֶלְצָר”
Understanding meltsâr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of Persian derivation Melzar. - the butler or other officer in the Babylonian court 1) guardian, an officer of the court...
H4453
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מֶלְצָר
Phoneticmel-tsawr'
Transliterationmeltsâr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of Persian derivation Melzar. - the butler or other officer in the Babylonian court 1) guardian, an officer of the court 1a) meaning dubious
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel 1:11 | “Then said Daniel to Melzar, whom the prince of the eunuchs had set over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,” Word: מֶלְצָר (meltsâr) | |
| Daniel 1:16 | “Thus Melzar took away the portion of their meat, and the wine that they should drink; and gave them pulse.” Word: מֶלְצָר (meltsâr) |