6197. Eran

Lexicon

Eran: Eran

Original Word: עֵרָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Eran
Pronunciation: ay-RAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-rawn')
Definition: Eran
Meaning: Eran

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Eran

Probably from uwr; watchful; Eran, an Israelite -- Eran.

see HEBREW uwr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ur
Definition
an Ephraimite
NASB Translation
Eran (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֵרָן proper name, masculine (si vera lectio) an Ephraimite Numbers 26:36, but עדן Sam Ginsb^margin, ᵐ5 Εδεν.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עֵר (H5782), which means "to awake" or "to be watchful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Eran, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of vigilance or watchfulness, which is inherent in the meaning of Eran, can be related to Greek terms such as γρηγορέω (G1127), meaning "to watch" or "to be vigilant."

Usage: The name Eran appears in the Hebrew Bible as a descendant of Ephraim, specifically as a son of Shuthelah and a grandson of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel.

Context: • Eran is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Ephraim. In 1 Chronicles 7:20-21, Eran is listed among the descendants of Ephraim, highlighting the lineage and heritage of this tribe. The passage reads: "The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead. The men of Gath, who were born in the land, killed them because they went down to take their livestock."
• The mention of Eran in the genealogical context underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. The genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as a means of establishing the continuity of God's promises to the tribes of Israel.
• Eran's inclusion in the genealogical list reflects the broader narrative of the tribe of Ephraim, which played a significant role in the history of Israel. Ephraim was one of the leading tribes, often associated with leadership and strength, as seen in various biblical accounts.

Forms and Transliterations

לְעֵרָ֕ן לערן lə‘êrān lə·‘ê·rān leeRan

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 26:36
HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שׁוּתָ֑לַח לְעֵרָ֕ן מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הָעֵרָנִֽי׃
NAS: of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family
KJV: of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family
INT: are the sons of Shuthelah of Eran the family of the Eranites

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 6197
1 Occurrence

lə·‘ê·rān — 1 Occ.