חֵזִֽיר
𐤇𐤆𐤉𐤓
Chezir
Hizir
Personal name of uncertain meaning used in biblical texts to designate individuals and a priestly division. Most likely a proper noun with unclear etymology, sometimes translated as 'Hezir' but without a directly attested meaning in Hebrew. It refers specifically to (1) a lay ancestor listed among returnees from exile, and (2) a priestly family or division during the post-exilic period.
Nehemiah 10:21 · Word #3
Lexicon H2387
| Lemma | חֵזִיר |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤆𐤉𐤓 |
| Transliteration | Chezir |
| Strong's | H2387 |
| Definition | Personal name of uncertain meaning used in biblical texts to designate individuals and a priestly division. Most likely a proper noun with unclear etymology, sometimes translated as 'Hezir' but without a directly attested meaning in Hebrew. It refers specifically to (1) a lay ancestor listed among returnees from exile, and (2) a priestly family or division during the post-exilic period. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Hizir |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2387-01
Chezir
| Morphological Notes | Proper noun, masculine singular; personal name. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form is a masculine singular proper name (HNp). Since its etymology is uncertain and functions strictly as a personal and priestly name, it is best rendered by transliteration while acknowledging its possible derivation from the root חזר. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Chezir
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Chezir |