Strong's Hebrew: 5827. עָ֫זֶר (Ezer) -- Help, Helper, Support

Strong's Lexicon

Ezer: Help, Helper, Support

Original Word: עֶזֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ezer
Pronunciation: AY-zer
Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-zer)
Definition: Help, Helper, Support
Meaning: Ezer

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָזַר (azar), meaning "to help" or "to support."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G998 (boētheia) - help, aid

- G3875 (paraklētos) - advocate, helper, comforter

Usage: The Hebrew word "Ezer" is used to denote assistance, support, or help. It often refers to someone who provides aid or support, whether in a physical, emotional, or spiritual sense. In the biblical context, it is frequently used to describe God's providential help to His people, as well as the role of individuals who provide support to others.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the concept of "help" was integral to community and family life. The term "Ezer" reflects the importance of mutual support and reliance within these societies. In the biblical narrative, "Ezer" is used to describe both divine assistance and human relationships, emphasizing the interconnectedness of God's people and their dependence on His provision.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from azar
Definition
"help," two Isr.
NASB Translation
Ezer (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֶ֫זֶר proper name, masculine 1. Ephraimite 1 Chronicles 7:21, Εζερ.

2 עָ֑זֶר, a priest, Nehemiah 12:42, Ιεζουρ.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ezer

From azar; help; Ezer, the name of two Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer.

see HEBREW azar

see HEBREW Ezer

Forms and Transliterations

וְעֵ֣זֶר ועזר veEzer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zer

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