רֹמַ֫מְתִּי עֶ֫זֶר (ro.mam.ti e.zer)
ro.mam.ti e.zer
Romamti-ezer
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 2 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
Romamti-ezer is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible, appearing only twice in 1 Chronicles 25:4 and 2 Chronicles 8:14. The name identifies him as one of the fourteen sons of Heman, a Levitical musician appointed by King David to lead worship. As a member of this prominent musical family, Romamti-ezer would have been part of the temple choir that served during the Divided Monarchy.
The meaning of the name combines two Hebrew elements: "romamti," meaning "I have exalted" or "I have made high," and "ezer," meaning "helper." Together, they form a declaration such as "I have exalted the Helper" or "lofty help is mine." This structure reflects a common biblical pattern where names serve as short prayers or testimonies of God’s faithfulness, acknowledging divine support in daily life.
While Romamti-ezer himself does not speak or act in the narrative, his name preserves a theological statement within the genealogy. The inclusion of such names in Chronicles emphasizes that worship and service to God involve the whole community, including those whose individual stories are not recorded but whose lineage is honored.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Romamti-ezer carries a quiet but powerful declaration: "I have exalted the Helper." In a world where we often feel overwhelmed by responsibility, this phrase reminds us that true strength comes from lifting up God as our source of support. It is not about our own power, but about recognizing who holds us steady when life feels heavy.
When we read lists of names in Scripture, it can be easy to skip over them. Yet each name here tells a story of trust. Romamti-ezer’s name suggests a personal testimony, a short prayer that God is the one who lifts us up. This encourages us to view our own lives as places where we can acknowledge divine help, even in the ordinary moments of service and community.
Whether you are leading a team or serving quietly behind the scenes, this word invites you to rest in the truth that your Helper is exalted. You do not have to carry everything alone. Instead, you can join the chorus of those who find their strength in God’s faithful presence.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 2 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Ezer2×
- to/ Romamti-1×
- and/ Romamti-1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- עָ֔זֶר1×
- עֶ֔זֶר1×
- לְ/רוֹמַ֣מְתִּי1×
- וְ/רֹמַ֣מְתִּי1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 25:4
Of Heman, the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.
This verse introduces Romamti-ezer as one of Heman’s sons, embedding the name 'I have exalted the Helper' into the lineage of temple musicians who led worship in Israel.
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I Chronicles 25:31
for the twenty-fourth to Romamti-Ezer, his sons and his brothers, twelve.
Here the name appears again in a census-like record, showing how his identity as a worshipper was preserved alongside his family’s role in the twenty-fourth division of service.