Lexical Definition
Ἤρ Ḗr (ayr) Er N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (עֵר)
Er.
- Er, an Israelite
Usage: 2 forms in 11 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Ἢρ | of Er | Luke.3.28 |
| Ηρ | Er | LXX.Gen.38.3 • LXX.Gen.38.6 • LXX.Gen.38.7 • LXX.Gen.46.12 • LXX.Gen.46.12 • LXX.Num.26.19 • LXX.Num.26.19 • LXX.1Chr.2.3 • LXX.1Chr.2.3 • LXX.1Chr.4.21 |
Abbott-Smith
Ἤρ (L, Ἥρ), ὁ, indecl. (Heb. עֵר),
Er, an ancestor of Jesus: Lk 3:28.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Luke | 3:28 |
Profile
Male • Son of Joshua • An ancestor of Jesus
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Er is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus as the son of Joshua.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at Luk.3.28;
- only referred to as Er Ἤρ;
- a son of Joshua Ἰησοῦς;
- father of Elmadam Ἐλμωδάμ.
Er is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in Luke 3:28. He is listed as the son of Joshua and an ancestor of Jesus. No further information is provided about Er in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of tracing Jesus' lineage and affirming his descent from the royal line of David.
All entries for Er: Ἤρ