The meaning of “עֵבֵר”
Understanding ʻÊbêr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as עֵבֶר Eber, Heber. - § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" - Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israe...
עֵבֵר
the same as עֵבֶר Eber, Heber. - § Eber or Heber = "the region beyond" - Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites 1) son of Salah, great grandson of Shem, father of Peleg and Joktan 2) a Gadite chief 3) a Benjamite, son of Elpaal and descendant of Sharahaim 4) a Benjamite, son of Shashak 5) a priest in the days of Joiakim the son of Jeshua
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 11:14 | “And Salah lived thirty years, and begat Eber:” Word: עֵבֵר (ʻÊbêr) | |
| Numbers 24:24 | “And ships shall come from the coast of Chittim, and shall afflict Asshur, and shall afflict Eber, and he also shall perish for ever.” Word: עֵבֵר (ʻÊbêr) | |
| 1 Chronicles 5:13 | “And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam, and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven.” Word: עֵבֵר (ʻÊbêr) | |
| Nehemiah 12:20 | “Of Sallai, Kallai; of Amok, Eber;” Word: עֵבֵר (ʻÊbêr) |
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