Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֵרִי”
Understanding ʻÊrîy reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Eri. - § Eri = "watchful" - Eri, an Israelite 1) son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Erites
H6179
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵרִי
Phoneticay-ree'
TransliterationʻÊrîy
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Eri. - § Eri = "watchful" - Eri, an Israelite 1) son of Gad and progenitor of the family of Erites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 46:16 | “And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli.” Word: עֵרִי (ʻÊrîy) | |
| Numbers 26:16 | “Of Ozni, the family of the Oznites: of Eri, the family of the Erites:” Word: עֵרִי (ʻÊrîy) |