נֵרְגַּל שַׁרְאֶ֫צֶר
ne.re.gal shar.e.tser
Nergal-sar-ezer
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Hebrew word "Nergal-sar-ezer" (H5371H) is a proper noun, likely a personal name. It consists of three elements: "Nergal," "sar," and "ezer." "Nergal" is a name associated with a Mesopotamian deity, while "sar" means "prince" or "ruler," and "ezer" means "help" or "assistant." This suggests that the name "Nergal-sar-ezer" may be a title or a name that reflects a person's role or character. The name "Nergal-sar-ezer" appears three times in the Bible, indicating its significance in the context of the ancient Israelites. The range of usage is limited to these three occurrences, suggesting that it may be a specific individual or a title associated with a particular group or event. Without more information, it is difficult to determine the exact significance of this name, but it is clear that it holds some importance in the biblical narrative.
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Occurrences in Scripture
3 total occurrences across the text
So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
Jeremiah 39:13So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;
Jeremiah 39:13So Nebuzaradan the captain of the guard sent, with Nebushazban, Rabsaris, and Nergal Sharezer, Rabmag, and all the chief officers of the king of Babylon;