Lexical Summary Ezrah: Ezrah Original Word: עְזָרה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ezrah The same as ezrah; Ezrah, an Israelite -- Ezrah. see HEBREW ezrah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfem. of ezer Definition "help," a man in Judah NASB Translation Ezrah (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֶזְרָה proper name, masculine Εσρει, Ιεζραα, in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:17. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrence Ezrah appears once, in 1 Chronicles 4:17. The Berean Standard Bible records: “The sons of Ezrah: Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon. Mered’s wife Bithiah, a daughter of Pharaoh, gave birth to Miriam, Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa.” Genealogical Setting Placed within the tribe of Judah, Ezrah stands in the middle generations that link the patriarch Judah to the house of David. His sons—Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon—anchor two distinct branches: This dual lineage highlights both covenant continuity (Judah) and cross-cultural inclusion (Egypt). Historical and Cultural Background The Chronicler writes after the exile, urging the returned community to see every name as proof that God preserved Judah. Ezrah’s household illustrates how Israel’s account spread beyond its borders: an Egyptian princess (Bithiah) is woven into Judah’s family tree, testifying that YHWH’s purposes were never limited ethnically (compare Exodus 12:38; Isaiah 19:24-25). Theological Reflections 1. Covenant Grace: By situating Ezrah in Judah’s line, Scripture underscores God’s unwavering commitment to His promise that “the scepter shall not depart from Judah” (Genesis 49:10). Connections in Redemptive History The Judah-Egypt connection prefigures later salvific moments: Each scene echoes the pattern visible in Ezrah’s household—God using Egypt to safeguard the seed of promise. Practical Ministry Insights • Value the Unknown: Leaders often emerge from obscurity; ministries today should nurture “hidden” members, trusting God to multiply their influence. Summary Ezrah, though mentioned once, embodies key biblical themes: covenant continuity through Judah, gracious inclusion of Gentiles, and the far-reaching impact of quiet fidelity. His household stands as a witness that no name recorded by the Spirit is insignificant, for every thread—however small—is woven into the tapestry that culminates in Jesus Christ. Forms and Transliterations עֶזְרָ֔ה עזרה ‘ez·rāh ‘ezrāh ezRahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 4:17 HEB: וּבֶן־ עֶזְרָ֔ה יֶ֥תֶר וּמֶ֖רֶד NAS: The sons of Ezrah [were] Jether, KJV: And the sons of Ezra [were], Jether, INT: the sons of Ezrah Jether Mered 1 Occurrence |