Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֶצֶר”
Understanding ʼEtser reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Ezer. - § Ezer = "treasure" - Etser, an Idumaean 1) a chief of the Horites
H687
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֶצֶר
Phoneticay'-tser
TransliterationʼEtser
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ezer. - § Ezer = "treasure" - Etser, an Idumaean 1) a chief of the Horites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
5 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:21 | “And Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan: these are the dukes of the Horites, the children of Seir in the land of Edom.” Word: אֶצֶר (ʼEtser) | |
| Genesis 36:27 | “The children of Ezer are these; Bilhan, and Zaavan, and Akan.” Word: אֶצֶר (ʼEtser) | |
| Genesis 36:30 | “Duke Dishon, duke Ezer, duke Dishan: these are the dukes that came of Hori, among their dukes in the land of Seir.” Word: אֶצֶר (ʼEtser) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:38 | “And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, and Ezer, and Dishan.” Word: אֶצֶר (ʼEtser) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:42 | “The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and Aran.” Word: אֶצֶר (ʼEtser) |