Strong's Lexicon Eri: Eri Original Word: עֵרִי Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֵר (er), meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Eri, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates Hebrew names into Greek characters, which can be cross-referenced for study. Usage: Eri is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The name Eri is understood to mean "watchful" or "vigilant," reflecting a characteristic valued in the tribal and familial contexts of ancient Israel. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Israelite tribes, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual or their descendants. Eri, as a descendant of Gad, would have been part of the tribe known for its military prowess and strength. The tribe of Gad settled on the east side of the Jordan River, an area known for its fertile land and strategic importance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ur Definition a Gadite NASB Translation Eri (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. עֵרִי proper name, masculine a son of Gad Genesis 46:16; Numbers 26:16, Αηδις, Αδδει. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eri From uwr; watchful; Eri, an Israelite -- Eri. see HEBREW uwr Forms and Transliterations לְעֵרִ֕י לערי עֵרִ֥י ערי ‘ê·rî ‘êrî eRi lə‘êrî lə·‘ê·rî leeRiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:16 HEB: שׁוּנִ֣י וְאֶצְבֹּ֑ן עֵרִ֥י וַֽאֲרוֹדִ֖י וְאַרְאֵלִֽי׃ NAS: and Ezbon, Eri and Arodi KJV: and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, INT: Shuni and Ezbon Eri and Arodi and Areli Numbers 26:16 2 Occurrences |
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