Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עֵרָן”
Understanding ʻÊrân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
probably from עוּר; watchful Eran. - § Eran = "watcher" - Eran, an Israelite 1) the eldest son of Ephraim
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עֵרָן
Phoneticay-rawn'
TransliterationʻÊrân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from עוּר; watchful Eran. - § Eran = "watcher" - Eran, an Israelite 1) the eldest son of Ephraim
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers 26:36 | “And these are the sons of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family of the Eranites.” Word: עֵרָן (ʻÊrân) |