מֶלְצָר
mel.tsar`steward`How to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences1 book2 verses
Definition
of Persian derivation; the butler or other officer in the Babylonian court
Traditional renderings: Melzar.
Traditional renderings: Melzar.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מֶלְצָר:
- ἀναδέχομαιanadechomai“to receive”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Daniel 1:11הַמֶּלְצַ֑ר · the stewardThen Daniel said to the steward whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah,
- Daniel 1:16הַמֶּלְצַ֗ר · the stewardSo the steward continued to withhold their choice food and the wine they were to drink, and he gave them vegetables instead.