Original Word: עְזָרה
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Ezrah
Pronunciation: ez-raw'
Phonetic Spelling: (ez-raw')
Definition: Ezrah
Meaning: Ezrah

Ezrah

The same as ezrah; Ezrah, an Israelite -- Ezrah.

see HEBREW ezrah

Word Origin
fem. of ezer
Definition
"help," a man in Judah
NASB Translation
Ezrah (1).

II. עֶזְרָה proper name, masculine Εσρει, Ιεζραα, in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:17.

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Ezrah, as it is a specific proper noun found in the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of "help" or "support" can be related to Greek terms such as βοηθός (boēthos, Strong's Greek 998), meaning "helper" or "assistant."

Usage: The name Ezrah appears in the genealogical records of the Bible, specifically in the context of the tribe of Judah.

Context: • Ezrah is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Judah. In 1 Chronicles 4:17, Ezrah is listed as the father of several sons, including Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. This passage highlights the lineage and familial connections within the tribe of Judah, emphasizing the importance of heritage and ancestry in the biblical narrative. The name Ezrah, meaning "help," may reflect the character or role of this individual within his family or community. The genealogies in Chronicles serve to establish the historical and theological continuity of God's people, with Ezrah being a part of this broader narrative.

עֶזְרָ֔ה עזרה ‘ez·rāh ‘ezrāh ezRahInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts