The meaning of “עֵזֶר”
Understanding ʻÊzer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עֵזֶר Ezer. Compare עֶזֶר. - § Ezer = "treasure" - Ezer, the name of four Israelites 1) father of Hushah of ...
עֵזֶר
the same as עֵזֶר Ezer. Compare עֶזֶר. - § Ezer = "treasure" - Ezer, the name of four Israelites 1) father of Hushah of the sons of Hur 2) a Gadite chief who fought with David 3) a Levite who aided in repairing the wall of Jerusalem in the time of Nehemiah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 4:4 | “And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the sons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth–lehem.” Word: עֵזֶר (ʻÊzer) | |
| 1 Chronicles 12:9 | “Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third,” Word: עֵזֶר (ʻÊzer) | |
| Nehemiah 3:19 | “And next to him repaired Ezer the son of Jeshua, the ruler of Mizpah, another piece over against the going up to the armoury at the turning of the wall.” Word: עֵזֶר (ʻÊzer) | |
| Nehemiah 12:42 | “And Maaseiah, and Shemaiah, and Eleazar, and Uzzi, and Jehohanan, and Malchijah, and Elam, and Ezer. And the singers sang loud, with Jezrahiah their overseer.” Word: עֵזֶר (ʻÊzer) |