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Zerah(3)

Zerah in the Bible — son of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:30). Zerah belonged to the tribe of Judah. Referenced in 13 scripture passages.

Name meaning: “same as Zarah”

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Gender
male
Tribe
Judah
Scripture References
13 references
Known Names
2 names
Relationships
11 connections

Names & Labels (2)

Zerahproper name
Hebrew
זָֽרַח
Transliteration
zerach
Meaning
dawning, shining or flashing [red or scarlet] light
Greek
Ζαρα
Reference
GEN 38:30
Strong's
H2226
Maholproper name
Hebrew
מָחוֹל
Transliteration
machol
Meaning
place of round dancing
Greek
Μαλ
Reference
1KI 4:31
Strong's
H4235

Family & Relationships (11)

son

Judah(GEN 38:30)
Tamar(GEN 38:30)

father

Zabdi(JOS 7:1)
Ethan(1KI 4:31)
Heman(1KI 4:31)
Calcol(1KI 4:31)
Darda(1KI 4:31)

ancestor

Jeuel(1CH 9:6)
Sibbecai(1CH 27:11)
Maharai(1CH 27:13)
Meshezabel(NEH 11:24)

Notes

the Zerahites (NUM 26:20)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Zerah in the Bible?

Zerah is described in the Bible as son of Judah and Tamar (GEN 38:30). Zerah belonged to the tribe of Judah.

What does the name Zerah mean?

The name Zerah means “same as Zarah” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.

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