The meaning of “עָטַר”
Understanding ʻâṭar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
compass, crown. - to encircle (for attack or protection) - especially to crown (literally or figuratively) 1) to surroun...
עָטַר
compass, crown. - to encircle (for attack or protection) - especially to crown (literally or figuratively) 1) to surround 1a) (Qal) to surround 2) to crown, give a crown 2a) (Piel) to crown 2b) (Hiphil) crown-bestower (participle)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Samuel 23:26 | “And Saul went on this side of the mountain, and David and his men on that side of the mountain: and David made haste to get away for fear of Saul; for Saul and his men compassed David and his men round about to take them.” Word: עָטַר (ʻâṭar) | |
| Psalms 65:11 | “Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness.” Word: עָטַר (ʻâṭar) | |
| Song of Solomon 3:11 | “Go forth, O ye daughters of Zion, and behold king Solomon with the crown wherewith his mother crowned him in the day of his espousals, and in the day of the gladness of his heart. ” Word: עָטַר (ʻâṭar) | |
| Isaiah 23:8 | “Who hath taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honourable of the earth?” Word: עָטַר (ʻâṭar) |