Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “מַמְזֵר”
Understanding mamzêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
bastard. - a mongrel, i.e. born of aJewish father and aheathen mother 1) bastard, child of incest, illegitimate child 1a...
H4464
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
מַמְזֵר
Phoneticmam-zare'
Transliterationmamzêr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
bastard. - a mongrel, i.e. born of aJewish father and aheathen mother 1) bastard, child of incest, illegitimate child 1a) bastard 1b) mixed population (fig.) 1c) born of a Jewish father and a heathen mother or visa versa
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 23:2 | “A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the Lord; even to his tenth generation shall he not enter into the congregation of the Lord.” Word: מַמְזֵר (mamzêr) | |
| Zechariah 9:6 | “And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.” Word: מַמְזֵר (mamzêr) |
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