מִנְּזָר
𐤌𐤍𐤆𐤓
minnᵉzâr
H4502 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A diadem or crown, an ornamental headdress symbolizing royal or high status. In its primary usage, מִנְּזָר refers to an object (not a person): a circlet, crown, or diadem, usually worn as a sign of authority or consecration. The term does not inherently designate the wearer as a prince or ruler, but describes the object itself.
Semantic Range
diadem, crown, circlet, ornamental headdress that marks distinction or consecration; by extension, the state of being crowned or set apart
Root / Etymology
From the root נזר meaning 'to dedicate, consecrate, set apart.' The noun מִנְּזָר is a derivative form signifying 'that which sets apart'—hence a crown or diadem, an object marking the wearer as distinct, honored, or consecrated. The root concept relates to the act of separation or making special, not inherently to princely rank.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term מִנְּזָר is rare in the Hebrew Bible, primarily appearing in contexts describing royal or priestly paraphernalia (e.g., Zechariah 3:5). It signifies the visible symbol of consecration, distinction, or elevated status rather than the rank or office itself. While some English translations render it as 'crown' or occasionally 'turban,' the precise form is more akin to a diadem or ornamental headpiece. In post-biblical Hebrew, related terms for crown (such as נֵזֶר) remain, with varying nuance in priestly or royal contexts. The term is not limited to Israelite custom—similar items are attested in wider ancient Near Eastern practice. The gloss 'prince' reflects a misunderstanding; the word designates the crown itself, not a title for the wearer. The concept of 'crowned' connotes the state or action of being marked by the מִנְּזָר, not the person as such.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from נָזַר; a prince; crowned.
Bantu Hebrew
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נזר (n-z-r) — to dedicate, consecrate, set apart
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| H4216 | מַזָּרָה | distinguished constellations |
| H5139 | נָזִיר | the consecrated one |
| H5144 | נָזַר | his setting-apart |
| H5145 | נֶזֶר | the consecrated diadem |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4502-01 |
מִנְּזָרַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ | minezarayikhe | HNcmpc/Sp2fs |
your courtiers | your consecration-diadems | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H4502-01 |
Nahum 3:17 | מִנְּזָרַ֨יִ/ךְ֙ | minezarayikhe | HNcmpc/Sp2fs |
your courtiers | your consecration-diadems |