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Er

Er in the Bible — firstborn son of Judah (GEN 38:3). Er belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 5 scripture passages.

Name meaning: watchman

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
5 references
Known Names
1 name
Relationships
4 connections

Names & Labels (1)

Erproper name
Hebrew
עֵֽר
Transliteration
er
Meaning
watchful, watcher
Greek
Ηρ
Reference
GEN 38:3
Strong's
H6147

Family & Relationships (4)

son

Judah(GEN 38:3)
Bath-shua(1CH 2:3)

husband

Tamar(GEN 38:6)

killed by

YHVH(GEN 38:7)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Er in the Bible?

Er is described in the Bible as firstborn son of Judah (GEN 38:3). Er belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Er mean?

The name Er means “watchman” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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