Original Word: גֶּזֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: gezer
Pronunciation: geh'-zer
Phonetic Spelling: (gheh'-zer)
Definition: Portion, part, division
Meaning: something cut off, a portion

part, piece

From gazar; something cut off; a portion -- part, piece.

see HEBREW gazar

Word Origin
from gazar
Definition
part
NASB Translation
asunder (1), pieces (1).

I. [גֶּ֫זֶר] noun [masculine] part, only plural הַגְּזָרִים Genesis 15:17 of halves of animals; גְּזָרִים Psalm 136:13 of divided portions of Red Sea.

Word Origin: Derived from the root verb גָּזַר (gazar), meaning "to cut" or "to cut off."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G1243 (διαίρεσις, diairesis), which similarly refers to a division or distribution. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe the act of dividing or apportioning, often in the context of spiritual gifts or roles within the church, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6.

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word גֶּזֶר, highlighting its origins, meanings, and usage within the biblical text, while also connecting it to its Greek counterpart in the New Testament.

Usage: The word גֶּזֶר is used in the context of describing a portion or section, often in a metaphorical sense, to indicate something that has been divided or apportioned.

Context: • The Hebrew word גֶּזֶר appears in the Old Testament to describe a portion or section that has been cut off or separated. This term is often used in a metaphorical sense to describe divisions or portions that are set apart for a specific purpose or function. The concept of "cutting off" is central to its meaning, reflecting the idea of separation or distinction.
• In the context of biblical literature, גֶּזֶר can be used to describe physical divisions, such as land or territory, as well as metaphorical divisions, such as decrees or judgments that separate or distinguish one group or thing from another.
• The root verb גָּזַר, from which גֶּזֶר is derived, is used in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible to describe the act of cutting or dividing, often with a sense of authority or finality. This reflects the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty in dividing and apportioning according to His will.

הַגְּזָרִ֥ים הגזרים לִגְזָרִ֑ים לגזרים hag·gə·zā·rîm haggezaRim haggəzārîm liḡ·zā·rîm ligzaRim liḡzārîmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts