Strong's Hebrew: 5829. עֵ֫זֶר (Ezer) -- Help, Helper, Support
Strong's Lexicon
Ezer: Help, Helper, Support
Original Word: עֵזֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ezer
Pronunciation: AY-zer
Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-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, assistance
- G3875 (paraklētos): Helper, advocate, 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 supportive role of individuals.
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 not merely a subordinate role but one of essential partnership and strength. This is evident in its use to describe both divine assistance and the role of Eve as a helper to Adam, indicating a complementary and vital partnership.
NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from azar
Definition
"help," three Isr.
NASB Translation
Ezer (3).
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עֵ֫זֶר proper name, masculine (Phoenician and Old Hebrew עזר Lzb338); —
1 a wall-builder Nehemiah 3:19, Αζουρ.
2 name in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:4, Αζηρ, Εζερ.
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Ezer
The same as ezer; Ezer, the name of four Israelites -- Ezer. Compare Ezer.
see HEBREW ezer
see HEBREW Ezer
Forms and Transliterations
וְעֵ֖זֶר וָעָ֑זֶר ועזר עֵ֖זֶר עֵ֧זֶר עזר ‘ê·zer ‘êzer Ezer vaAzer veEzer wā‘āzer wā·‘ā·zer wə‘êzer wə·‘ê·zer
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