Strong's Lexicon Epher: Epher Original Word: עֵפֶר Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָפַר (aphar), meaning "dust" or "ashes." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Epher in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies. Usage: Epher is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person. It is primarily used as a name for individuals in genealogical records. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often carry significant meanings and can reflect characteristics, familial heritage, or divine interactions. The name Epher, derived from the word for "dust" or "ashes," may symbolize humility or mortality, common themes in biblical literature. Epher is mentioned as a descendant of Abraham, indicating his inclusion in the broader narrative of the patriarchs and the unfolding account of God's covenant with Abraham's lineage. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as opher Definition two Isr., also a Midianite NASB Translation Epher (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵ֫פֶר proper name, masculine Αφερ, etc.; — 1 'son' of Midian Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33 (ᵐ5L Γοφερ). 2 in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:17 (Α Γαφερ). 3 in Manasseh 1 Chronicles 5:24. עַפְרָה see ׳בֵּית לְע p.112 above Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Epher Probably a variation of opher; gazelle; Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites -- Epher. see HEBREW opher Forms and Transliterations וְעֵ֡פֶר וְעֵ֣פֶר וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ ועפר vaEfer veEfer wā‘êp̄er wā·‘ê·p̄er wə‘êp̄er wə·‘ê·p̄erLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 25:4 HEB: מִדְיָ֗ן עֵיפָ֤ה וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ וַחֲנֹ֔ךְ וַאֲבִידָ֖ע NAS: [were] Ephah and Epher and Hanoch KJV: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch, INT: of Midian Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida 1 Chronicles 1:33 1 Chronicles 4:17 1 Chronicles 5:24 4 Occurrences |
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