Berean Strong's Lexicon Er: Er Original Word: Ἔρ Word Origin: Derived from Hebrew עֵר (Er) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 6147: עֵר (Er) - Refers to the same individuals in the Old Testament, specifically the son of Judah. Usage: In the New Testament, the name "Er" is used as a proper noun referring to a specific individual. Er is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus Christ as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew. The name is of Hebrew origin and is also found in the Old Testament. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Old Testament, Er is the name of two individuals. The first Er is the eldest son of Judah, who was married to Tamar. According to Genesis 38:7, Er was wicked in the sight of the Lord, and the Lord put him to death. The second Er is a descendant of Shelah, also from the tribe of Judah, mentioned in 1 Chronicles 4:21. In the New Testament, Er is listed in the genealogy of Jesus, highlighting the continuity of God's plan through the generations, despite human failings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Er Definition Er, an Isr. NASB Translation Er (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2262: ἦρἦρ, Lachmann ἦρ (on the breathing in manuscripts see Tdf. Proleg., p. 107) (עֵר watchful, from עוּר to be awake), Er, one of the ancestors of Christ: Luke 3:28. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Er. Of Hebrew origin (Er); Er, an Israelite -- Er. see HEBREW Er Forms and Transliterations Ηρ Ἤρ Ἢρ ηρεμάζων ηρέμαζων er Ēr ḖrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |