Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H247

Strong's H247 · Hebrew

אָזַר

ʼâzar · /aw-zar'/

Number
H247
Language
Hebrew
Original word
אָזַר
Transliteration
ʼâzar
Pronunciation
aw-zar'
KJV occurrences
15 verses

Definition

to belt

KJV: bind (compass) about, gird (up, with).

Root / derivation: a primitive root;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אָזַר across 15 verses.

girded7×
up3×
about2×
gird2×
girdeth1×
girt1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

15 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

1 Samuel1 verse
2 Samuel1 verse
2 Kings1 verse
Job3 verses
Psalms5 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Jeremiah1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H247 (ʼâzar) mean?

to belt

How many times does H247 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H247 (אָזַר) appears in 15 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “girded.”

How is ʼâzar translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H247 is rendered as “girded” (7×), “up” (3×), “about” (2×), “gird” (2×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word אָזַר come from?

a primitive root;