The meaning of “עֶזְרָא”
Understanding ʻEzrâʼ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(Aramaic) corresponding to עֶזְרָא Ezra. - § Ezra = "help" - Ezra, an Israelite 1) the priest and scribe who led the ref...
עֶזְרָא
(Aramaic) corresponding to עֶזְרָא Ezra. - § Ezra = "help" - Ezra, an Israelite 1) the priest and scribe who led the reforms of the returned exiles in Jerusalem; co-worker with Nehemiah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Ezra 7:12 | “Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.” Word: עֶזְרָא (ʻEzrâʼ) | |
| Ezra 7:21 | “And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,” Word: עֶזְרָא (ʻEzrâʼ) | |
| Ezra 7:25 | “And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.” Word: עֶזְרָא (ʻEzrâʼ) |