Lexical Definition
גֵּרָא Gêrâʼ (gay-raw') Gera N:N-M-P
perhaps from גֵּרָה; a grain
Gera.
- § Gera = "a grain"
- Gera, the name of six Israelites
1) a son of Benjamin
2) a son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin
3) any member of the Gera family of the Benjamite tribe
Usage: 1 form in 10 verses
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Γηρά | And Gera | LXX.Gen.46.21 |
| Gera | LXX.Gen.46.21 • LXX.1Chr.8.3 • LXX.1Chr.8.5 • LXX.1Chr.8.7 | |
| of Gera | LXX.Judg.3.15 • LXX.2Sam.16.5 • LXX.2Sam.19.16 • LXX.2Sam.19.18 • LXX.1Kgs.2.8 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
גֵּרָא proper name, masculine (Phoenician גרא) son of Benjamin Gen 46:21 (lacking Num 26:38-40); son of Bela`, & grandson of Benjamin, according to 1Chr 8:3; 1Chr 8:5 compare v1Chr 8:7 designation of a Benjamite family or clan; hence Ehud called בֶּןגֵּֿרָא Judg 3:15, & so Shimei, 2Sam 16:5; 2Sam 19:17*; 2Sam 19:19*; 1Kgs 2:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:21 |
| Judges | 3:15 |
| 2 Samuel | 16:5 · 19:17* · 19:19* |
| 1 Kings | 2:8 |
| 1 Chronicles | 8:3 · 8:5 · 8:7 |