The meaning of “נֶזֶר”
Understanding nezer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or נֵזֶר nêzer (nay'-zer); from נָזַר consecration, crown, hair, separation. - properly, something set apart, i.e. (abst...
נֶזֶר
or נֵזֶר nêzer (nay'-zer); from נָזַר consecration, crown, hair, separation. - properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite) - hence (concretely) unshorn locks - also (by implication) a chaplet (especially of royalty) 1) consecration, crown, separation, Nazariteship 1a) crown (as sign of consecration), earring 1a1) stones of a crown, diadem, stones of charming 1b) woman's hair 1c) consecration 1c1) of high priest 1c2) of Nazarite
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 39:30 | “And they made the plate of the holy crown of pure gold, and wrote upon it a writing, like to the engravings of a signet, HOLINESS TO THE LORD.” Word: נֶזֶר (nezer) | |
| Numbers 6:12 | “And he shall consecrate unto the Lord the days of his separation, and shall bring a lamb of the first year for a trespass offering: but the days that were before shall be lost, because his separation was defiled.” Word: נֶזֶר (nezer) | |
| 2 Kings 11:12 | “And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.” Word: נֶזֶר (nezer) | |
| Psalms 132:18 | “His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish. ” Word: נֶזֶר (nezer) | |
| Jeremiah 7:29 | “Cut off thine hair, O Jerusalem, and cast it away, and take up a lamentation on high places; for the Lord hath rejected and forsaken the generation of his wrath.” Word: נֶזֶר (nezer) |
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Theological Word Study: Crown
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Crown, diadem
The Hebrew atarah (עֲטָרָה) means crown—symbol of royalty and honor. 'Thou crownest the year with thy goodness' (Psalm 65:11). The high priest wore a holy crown (nezer) inscribed 'Holiness to the LORD.'
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Crown, wreath
The Greek stephanos (στέφανος) means crown—a victor's wreath. Believers are promised 'the crown of life' (James 1:12), 'crown of righteousness' (2 Timothy 4:8), and 'crown of glory' (1 Peter 5:4).