The meaning of “עֵר”

Understanding ʻÊr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H6147

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עֵר

Phoneticayr

TransliterationʻÊr

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Er. - § Er = "awake" - Er, the name of two Israelites 1) the eldest son of Judah 2) son of Shelah and grandson of Judah

Scripture References

7 total references

Reference	Text
Genesis 38:7	“And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him.”
Numbers 26:19	“The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.”
1 Chronicles 4:21	“The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,”