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עֶזְרָא H5831
H5831 is the Hebrew word עֶזְרָא, transliterated ʻEzrâʼ and said ez-raw'. The King James Version most often renders it ezra.
What it means
Ezra, an Israelite.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) corresponding to H5830 (עֶזְרָא).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: Ezra.
Verses using עֶזְרָא
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 7:12 · KJV
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.
Ezra 7:21 · KJV
And I, even I Artaxerxes the king, do make a decree to all the treasurers which are beyond the river, that whatsoever Ezra the priest, the scribe of the law of the God of heaven, shall require of you, it be done speedily,
Ezra 7:25 · KJV
And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.
Common questions
What does Strong's H5831 mean?
H5831 is the Hebrew word עֶזְרָא (ʻEzrâʼ), meaning Ezra, an Israelite.
How is H5831 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it ezra (2 times), whatsoever ezra (1 time).
How many times does H5831 appear in the Bible?
עֶזְרָא (ʻEzrâʼ) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H5831 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H5830 (עֶזְרָא).
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