Strong's Lexicon zikkaron: Memorial, remembrance, record Original Word: זִכְרוֹן Word Origin: Derived from the root זָכַר (zakar), meaning "to remember" or "to recall." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G364 (ἀνάμνησις, anamnesis): Refers to remembrance or a memorial, used in the context of the Lord's Supper in the New Testament (e.g., Luke 22:19). - G3420 (μνημόσυνον, mnemosynon): Refers to a memorial or remembrance, often used in the context of prayers or offerings (e.g., Acts 10:4). Usage: The Hebrew word "zikkaron" primarily refers to a memorial or a reminder. It is used in the context of remembering significant events, covenants, or divine acts. It serves as a tangible or symbolic reminder to recall God's faithfulness, commandments, or historical events that shape the identity and faith of the people of Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, memorials played a crucial role in religious and communal life. They were often physical objects, such as stones or altars, set up to commemorate significant events or divine interventions. These memorials served as teaching tools for future generations, ensuring that the acts of God and the history of the people were not forgotten. The concept of remembrance is deeply embedded in Jewish tradition, emphasizing the importance of recalling God's past deeds to inspire faith and obedience in the present. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom zakar Definition memorial, remembrance NASB Translation memorable sayings (1), memorial (12), records (1), remembrance (4), reminder (5), sign (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs זִכָּרוֺן, זִכָּרֹן noun masculineEcclesiastes 1:11 memorial, remembrance (compare LgBN 199, 200) — absolute זִכָּרוֺן Joshua 4:7 +; זִכָּרֹן Exodus 28:12 (twice in verse); Exodus 28:29; construct זִכְרוֺן Ecclesiastes 1:11 2t.; suffix זִכְרוֺנֵךְ Isaiah 57:8; plural הַזִּכְרֹנוֺת Esther 6:1; suffix זִכְרֹנֵיכֶם Job 13:12; — 1 memorial, reminder: a. memorial-day Exodus 12:14 (P). b. memorial-usage Exodus 13:9 (JE). c. memorial-objects, altar-plates Numbers 17:5 (P); stones in Jordan Joshua 4:7 (JE); crowns in temple Zechariah 6:14; ׳ז in Isaiah 57:8 is symbol of strange god (Di), or perhaps phallus-image, as sign of harlot (Che), compare > Du (who proposes זְכָרוֺן, from זָכָר). d. memorial-record; in a book Exodus 17:14 (E); compare סֵפֶר זִכָּרוֺן Malachi 3:16, הַזִּכְרֹנות דברי הימים ׳ס Esther 6:1; memorial, as proof of citizenship Nehemiah 2:20 ("" חֵלֶק, צְדָקָה); reminder of Israel, ׳לִפְנֵי י, of כֶּסֶף הַכִּמֻּרִים Exodus 30:16; spoils of war Numbers 31:54; inscribed stones of ephod Exodus 28:12,29, called ׳אַבְנֵי ז Exodus 28:12 = Exodus 39:7; blowing of trumpets Numbers 10:10 (foregoing all P), compare זִכְרוֺן תְּרוּעַה Leviticus 23:24 (H; where, however, no ׳לפני י, see Di); מִנְחַת (ה)זכרון Numbers 5:15,18 (P); memorial-sentence, apophthegm Job 13:12. **זִכְרֹנֵיכֶם מִשְׁלֵיֿ אֵפֶר Job 13:12 your memorial words are ashen sayings (i.e. worthless), compare Bu Du; Margolis (privately) suggests that ᵐ5 seems to have read יִמָּשֵׁל לְאֵפֶר [? < רָנְּכֶם] רָנְיְכֶם your exultation shall be like ashes. 2 remembrance Ecclesiastes 1:11 (construct before preposition Ges§ 130, 1), Ecclesiastes 1:11; Ecclesiastes 2:16. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance memorial, record From zakar; a memento (or memorable thing, day or writing) -- memorial, record. see HEBREW zakar Forms and Transliterations הַזִּכְרֹנוֹת֙ הַזִּכָּר֔וֹן הזכרון הזכרנות וְזִכָּר֖וֹן וּלְזִכָּרוֹן֙ וזכרון ולזכרון זִֽ֭כְרֹנֵיכֶם זִכְר֖וֹן זִכְר֥וֹן זִכְר֧וֹן זִכְרוֹנֵ֑ךְ זִכָּר֔וֹן זִכָּר֖וֹן זִכָּר֞וֹן זִכָּר֤וֹן זִכָּר֥וֹן זִכָּרֹ֖ן זִכָּרוֹן֙ זכרון זכרונך זכרן זכרניכם לְזִכָּר֔וֹן לְזִכָּר֖וֹן לְזִכָּר֛וֹן לְזִכָּרֹ֥ן לְזִכָּרֹֽן׃ לְזִכָּרוֹן֙ לזכרון לזכרן לזכרן׃ haz·zik·kā·rō·wn haz·ziḵ·rō·nō·wṯ hazzichronOt hazzikkaRon hazzikkārōwn hazziḵrōnōwṯ lə·zik·kā·rō·wn lə·zik·kā·rōn lezikkaRon ləzikkārōn ləzikkārōwn ū·lə·zik·kā·rō·wn ulezikkarOn ūləzikkārōwn vezikkaRon wə·zik·kā·rō·wn wəzikkārōwn zichRon zichroNech Zichroneichem zik·kā·rō·wn zik·kā·rōn ziḵ·rō·nê·ḵem ziḵ·rō·w·nêḵ ziḵ·rō·wn zikkarOn zikkārōn zikkārōwn ziḵrōnêḵem ziḵrōwn ziḵrōwnêḵLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Exodus 12:14 HEB: הַזֶּ֤ה לָכֶם֙ לְזִכָּר֔וֹן וְחַגֹּתֶ֥ם אֹת֖וֹ NAS: day will be a memorial to you, and you shall celebrate KJV: And this day shall be unto you for a memorial; and ye shall keep INT: day now this memorial shall celebrate it a feast Exodus 13:9 Exodus 17:14 Exodus 28:12 Exodus 28:12 Exodus 28:29 Exodus 30:16 Exodus 39:7 Leviticus 23:24 Numbers 5:15 Numbers 5:18 Numbers 10:10 Numbers 16:40 Numbers 31:54 Joshua 4:7 Nehemiah 2:20 Esther 6:1 Job 13:12 Ecclesiastes 1:11 Ecclesiastes 1:11 Ecclesiastes 2:16 Isaiah 57:8 Zechariah 6:14 Malachi 3:16 24 Occurrences |