עֶזְרָ֗א
𐤏𐤆𐤓𐤀
Ezera
Ezra
Personal name: Ezra. Denotes a prominent Israelite leader and scribe active during the post-exilic period, particularly known for his role in restoring and teaching Torah observance among the returning exiles from Babylon. The name carries the sense of 'Ezra,' understood as 'help' or 'helper.' While the term itself is a proper noun, its underlying association is with assistance or aid, derived from the Hebrew root for 'help.'
Ezra 7:25 · Word #2
Lexicon H5831
| Lemma | עֶזְרָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤆𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Ezera |
| Strong's | H5831 |
| Definition | Personal name: Ezra. Denotes a prominent Israelite leader and scribe active during the post-exilic period, particularly known for his role in restoring and teaching Torah observance among the returning exiles from Babylon. The name carries the sense of 'Ezra,' understood as 'help' or 'helper.' While the term itself is a proper noun, its underlying association is with assistance or aid, derived from the Hebrew root for 'help.' |
Morphology ANp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Ezra |
SIBI-P1 Translation H5831-01
Ezra
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun (personal name); occurs in both Hebrew and Aramaic contexts; no pronominal suffix. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a proper masculine personal name derived from the root עזר (to help). As a fixed proper noun, it is rendered by its established name "Ezra," which retains its identity while reflecting its root association with help. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Ezera
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Ezra |