Lexical Definition
Θάμαρ Thámar (tham'-ar) Tamar N:N-F-P
of Hebrew origin (תָּמָר)
Thamar.
- Thamar (i.e. Tamar), an Israelitess
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Θημά | of Tamah | LXX.Neh.7.55 |
| Θαμάρ | Tamar | LXX.2Sam.13.2 • LXX.2Sam.13.4 • LXX.2Sam.13.5 • LXX.2Sam.13.6 • LXX.2Sam.13.7 • LXX.2Sam.13.10 • LXX.2Sam.13.16 • LXX.2Sam.13.22 • LXX.2Sam.13.32 • LXX.2Sam.14.27 • LXX.1Chr.2.4 • Matt.1.3 |
| Tamar sat | LXX.2Sam.13.20 | |
| Tamar took | LXX.2Sam.13.10 • LXX.2Sam.13.19 | |
| Tamar went | LXX.2Sam.13.8 | |
| was Tamar | LXX.2Sam.13.1 | |
| Θήμαρ | Tamar | LXX.1Chr.3.9 |
| Θάμαρ | Tamar | LXX.Gen.38.6 • LXX.Gen.38.11 • LXX.Gen.38.24 |
| Tamar bore | LXX.Ruth.4.12 | |
| Tamar has done justice | LXX.Gen.38.26 | |
| to Tamar | LXX.Gen.38.11 • LXX.Gen.38.13 |
Abbott-Smith
Θάμαρ (Tr., Θαμάρ), ἡ (Heb. תָּמָר, Ge 38:6),
Tamar: Mt 1:3.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 38:6 |
| Matthew | 1:3 |
Profile
Female • Judah's daughter-in-law who bore Perez and Zerah
Woman living at the time of the Patriarchs
Tamar was Judah's daughter-in-law who, after being wronged by him, bore twin sons Perez and Zerah.
- A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.6;
- referred to as Tamar תָּמָר, or Tamar (KJV= Thamar) Θάμαρ;
- wife of Judah יְהוּדָה and Er עֵר;
- mother of Perez פֶּרֶץ and Zerah זֶרַח.
Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah, married first to his son Er and then to Onan (Genesis 38:6-11). After being wronged by Judah, Tamar disguised herself as a prostitute and conceived twins by him (Genesis 38:13-24). She gave birth to Perez and Zerah, who became ancestors of the tribe of Judah (Genesis 38:29-30; Ruth 4:12; 1 Chronicles 2:4). Tamar is praised for her righteousness in contrast to Judah (Genesis 38:26). She is mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus (Matthew 1:3).
All entries for Tamar: תָּמָר ☩ Θάμαρ