עֶזְרָֽא
𐤏𐤆𐤓𐤀
Ezera
Ezra
Personal name: Ezra. Refers specifically to a notable Israelite scribe and leader during the Persian period, who was instrumental in religious reform and the restoration of Torah observance among the returnees from Babylonia. As a proper noun, its usage is always as a personal name, almost exclusively referencing this historical figure.
Nehemiah 12:1 · Word #13
Lexicon H5830
| Lemma | עֶזְרָא |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤏𐤆𐤓𐤀 |
| Transliteration | Ezera |
| Strong's | H5830 |
| Definition | Personal name: Ezra. Refers specifically to a notable Israelite scribe and leader during the Persian period, who was instrumental in religious reform and the restoration of Torah observance among the returnees from Babylonia. As a proper noun, its usage is always as a personal name, almost exclusively referencing this historical figure. |
Morphology HNp
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 H5830-01
Ezra
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | This form is a masculine singular proper name derived from the root עזר (to help, support). As a fixed personal name referring to the historical leader and scribe, it is best rendered by its established name while recognizing its root sense of 'help' or 'he has helped.' |
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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 |