The meaning of “עֵר”
Understanding ʻÊr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Er. - § Er = "awake" - Er, the name of two Israelites 1) the eldest son of Judah 2) son of Shelah and grandson of Judah
עֵר
Er. - § Er = "awake" - Er, the name of two Israelites 1) the eldest son of Judah 2) son of Shelah and grandson of Judah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:7 | “And Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the Lord; and the Lord slew him.” Word: עֵר (ʻÊr) | |
| Numbers 26:19 | “The sons of Judah were Er and Onan: and Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan.” Word: עֵר (ʻÊr) | |
| 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,” Word: עֵר (ʻÊr) |
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