Strong’s H4453

מֶלְצָר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

meltsar

Pronunciation

mel-tsar'

Definition

Melzar

Meaning

the butler, other officer in the Babylonian court

Usage

The term "meltsar" refers to a steward or overseer, specifically in the context of the Babylonian court. It is used to denote an official responsible for the care and provision of young captives, such as Daniel and his companions, during their training in the Babylonian empire.

Bible references

Daniel 1:11;Daniel 1:16