אֱסָ֑ר
𐤀𐤎𐤓
esar
interdict
(Aramaic) corresponding to אֱסָר in a legal sense; an interdict; decree.
H633
Daniel 6:8 · Word #13
Lexicon H633
| Lemma | אֱסָר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤎𐤓 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕçâr |
| Strong's | H633 |
| In-context | interdict |
Morphology ANcmsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H633-01
binding decree
| Root | אסר (ʾ-s-r) |
| Core Meanings | to bind, tie, fetter, restrain, imprison |
| Semantic Range | decree, interdict, prohibition, legal ban, binding order |
| Conceptual Significance | In the Aramaic sections of Scripture (e.g., Ezra, Daniel), this term highlights the authoritative and restrictive power of imperial or royal rulings, emphasizing that such decrees are not merely spoken commands but binding legal constraints that compel obedience. |
| Morphological Notes | Aramaic noun; masculine singular (absolute and construct forms attested). Functions as a legal term for an imposed restriction or edict. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root אסר (ʾ-s-r), "to bind," and refers to a legal decision that binds or restrains. Rendering it "binding decree" preserves the core sense of enforced restriction while reflecting the masculine singular form indicated by the morphology. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אסר (to bind, tie, fetter, restrain, imprison)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H631-01 |
aserah | she bound fast |
H5493-01 |
asir | bound-one |
H615-01 |
asirayikhe | your bound ones |
H615-02 |
asirayv | his bound-ones |
H615-03 |
asirey | bound-ones of |
H615-04 |
asirim | bound men |
H631-02 |
asur | a bound one (masculine singular) |
H631-03 |
asurim | bound ones |
H633-02 |
esara | the binding-decree |
H631-04 |
esor | Bind! |
H631-05 |
haasurim | the bound men |
H615-05 |
hsyrym | the bound ones |
H632-01 |
isar | binding-bond |
H631-06 |
iseru | you (masculine plural) bound fast |
H631-07 |
leesor | to bind fast |
H631-08 |
teaser | you will be bound fast |
H613-01 |
uveesur | and in a bond |
H631-09 |
vataaserehu | and she bound him fast |
H631-10 |
vayaaserehu | and he bound him fast |
H631-11 |
vayaaseruhu | and they bound him fast |
H631-12 |
vayeesor | and he bound |
H631-13 |
yaaseruni | they bind me |
Word Usage (7 occurrences of H633)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel 6:8 | אֱסָ֑ר | esar | interdict |
| Daniel 6:9 | אֱסָרָ֖/א | esara | the injunction |
| Daniel 6:10 | וֶ/אֱסָרָֽ/א | veesara | and prohibition |