Original Word: אִיעֶזְרִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Iy`ezriy
Pronunciation: yehz-REE
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-ez-ree')
Definition: Jezri
Meaning: an Iezrite

Jezerite

Patronymic from Iy'ezer; an Iezrite or descendant of Iezer -- Jezerite.

see HEBREW Iy'ezer

Word Origin
from Iezer
Definition
a desc. of Iezer (the same as NH0033)
NASB Translation
Iezerites (1).

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Greek entries for this specific Hebrew proper noun, as it pertains to a particular family lineage within the Hebrew context. However, the concept of tribal and familial lineage is echoed in various Greek terms related to genealogy and heritage in the New Testament.

Usage: This proper noun is used in the context of identifying a specific lineage or family group within the tribe of Manasseh, one of the tribes of Israel.

Context: The term אִיעֶזְרִי (Iezri) refers to a descendant of Iezer, who was one of the sons of Manasseh, the son of Joseph. The Iezrites are mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribes of Israel, specifically in the context of the census and military organization. In the Book of Numbers, the Iezrites are listed among the clans of Manasseh, highlighting their role and presence within the larger tribal structure. The name itself signifies a connection to the concept of help or support, which may reflect the character or role of the family within the tribe. The Iezrites, as part of the tribe of Manasseh, would have been involved in the settlement and inheritance of land in the Promised Land, as well as participating in the communal and religious life of Israel.

הָאִֽיעֶזְרִ֑י האיעזרי hā’î‘ezrî hā·’î·‘ez·rî haiezRiInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts