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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”
Profile
- 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
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.