ezer ◦ helper

7/27/2022

bible words

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When we think of a helper, we tend to think of an assistant or servant, but that’s not true of the biblical word. The word ezer didn’t mean a menial servant, but an ally in war.

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More episodes from "bible words"

heykal ◦ temple

ezer ◦ helper

shalom ◦ peace

ap ◦ anger

eved ◦ slave

rakhum ◦ compassion

goim ◦ nations

idolatry

tsadiq ◦ righteousness

mishpat ◦ justice