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Ephron
Ephron in the Bible — sold the cave at Machpelah to Abraham (GEN 23:16). Ephron belonged to the tribe of Hittite. Referenced in 3 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “dust”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Tribe
- Hittite
- Scripture References
- 3 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 2 connections
Names & Labels (1)
Ephronproper name
- Hebrew
- עֶפְרוֹן
- Transliteration
- efəron
- Meaning
- gazelle
- Greek
- Εφρων
- Reference
- GEN 23:8
- Strong's
- H6085
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ephron in the Bible?
Ephron is described in the Bible as sold the cave at Machpelah to Abraham (GEN 23:16). Ephron belonged to the tribe of Hittite.
What does the name Ephron mean?
The name Ephron means “dust” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.