ΕΣΔΡΑΣ, εσδρας
ESDRAS, esdras
Sounds Like: ES-dras
Translations: Ezra
From the root: ΕΣΔΡΑΣ
Part of Speech: Proper Noun
Explanation: Ezra is a proper noun referring to a prominent Jewish priest and scribe who lived in the 5th century BCE. He is a central figure in the post-exilic return of the Jews to Jerusalem and is credited with re-establishing the Mosaic Law among the people. The biblical book of Ezra recounts his efforts to restore the religious and social life of the Jewish community.
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2187 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
From the same root
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