עֶזְרָא

ez.raProper Noun (Masculine)H5831

Ezra

From: (Aramaic) corresponding to H5830 (עֶזְרָא);

Short Definition

Ezra, an Israelite

Full Lexicon Entry

A man of the tribe of Levi living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at ; son of: Seraiah (H8304H); brother of: Jehozadak (H3087) Aramaic of ez.ra (*עֶזְרָא *"Ezra" H5830) § Ezra = "help" the priest and scribe who led the reforms of the returned exiles in Jerusalem; co-worker with Nehemiah

Grammar

Part of Speech Proper Noun (Masculine)

Morphology N:N-M-P

DescriptionProper Noun, Masculine

Occurrences

3 times

Appears 3 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezra
3

Key Passages

  • Ezra 7:12
  • Ezra 7:21
  • Ezra 7:25

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