Strong’s H5145

נֶזֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

nezer

Pronunciation

NEH-zer

Definition

Crown, consecration, separation, dedication

Meaning

something set apart, dedication, unshorn locks, a chaplet

Usage

The term "nezer" primarily denotes a state of consecration or separation, often associated with a vow or a special status before God. It is used to describe the physical crown worn by kings and priests, symbolizing their consecrated role. Additionally, it refers to the Nazirite vow, a special form of dedication to God involving abstinence from wine, not cutting one's hair, and avoiding contact with the dead.

Bible references

Exodus 29:6;Exodus 39:30;Leviticus 8:9;Leviticus 21:12;Numbers 6:4;Numbers 6:5;Numbers 6:7;Numbers 6:8;Numbers 6:9;Numbers 6:12;Numbers 6:12;Numbers 6:13;Numbers 6:18;Numbers 6:18;Numbers 6:19;Numbers 6:21;Numbers 6:21;2 Samuel 1:10;2 Kings 11:12;2 Chronicles 23:11;Psalm 89:39;Psalm 132:18;Proverbs 27:24;Jeremiah 7:29;Zechariah 9:16