Lexical Definition
אֶזְרָחִי ʼEzrâchîy (ez-raw-khee') Ezrahite N:N--PG
patronymic from חֹבָב
Ezrahite.
- § Ezraite = "a native (as arising out of the soil)"
- an Ezrachite or descendant of Zerach
1) Ezrahite, of the family of Zerach
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| הָאֶזְרָחִֽי | the Ezrachite | Ps.88.1 |
| הָאֶזְרָחִ֗י | the Ezrachite | 1Kgs.4.31 |
| הָֽאֶזְרָחִֽי | the Ezrachite | Ps.89.1 |
| Εζραϊτην | Ezrahite | LXX.1Kgs.4.31 |
Extended Information
- Someone descended from Ezrah, first mentioned at 1Ki.4.31
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֶזְרָחִי adjective, of a people i.e. of family of זֶרַח, only in ׳אֵיתָן הָא 1Kgs 5:11* (ᵐ5L Ἰσραηλίτης), Ps 89:1* (ᵐ5 id.), and Ps 88:1* ׳הֵימָן הָא both sons of זֶרַח (1Chr 2:6).
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Kings | 5:11* |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:6 |
| Psalms | 88:1* · 89:1* |
Profile
Group • Descendants of Zerah; known for their wisdom and musical skill.
People from Ezrah(?)
The Ezrahites were descendants of Zerah, known for their wisdom and musical skill, as exemplified by Ethan and Heman.
The Ezrahites were a family or clan within the tribe of Judah, descended from Zerah, one of the sons of Judah (Genesis 38:30; 1 Chronicles 2:4). They were known for their wisdom and musical abilities. In 1 Kings 4:31, Ethan the Ezrahite is mentioned as one of the wise men whom Solomon surpassed in wisdom. Ethan is also credited with composing Psalm 89 (Psalm 89:1). Another notable Ezrahite was Heman, who was a singer and musician in the time of David and is mentioned as the author of Psalm 88 (Psalm 88:1; 1 Chronicles 6:33). The Ezrahites' reputation for wisdom and musical skill suggests that they played a significant role in the cultural and religious life of ancient Israel.
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