מַמְזֵר
mam.zerbastardHow to read Hebrew
hebrewOld TestamentNoun · masculine2 occurrences2 books2 verses
Definition
from an unused root meaning to alienate; a mongrel, i.e. born of a Jewish father and a heathen mother
Traditional renderings: bastard.
Traditional renderings: bastard.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders מַמְזֵר:
- ἀλλογενήςallogenēs“foreign”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Deuteronomy 23:2מַמְזֵ֖ר · one of illegitimate birthNo one of illegitimate birth may enter the assembly of the LORD, nor may any of his descendants, even to the tenth generation.
- Zechariah 9:6מַמְזֵ֖ר · A mixed raceA mixed race will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines.