Lexical Definition
עֶזְרָה ʻEzrâh (ez-raw') Ezrah N:N-M-P
the same as עֶזְרָה
Ezrah.
- § Ezra = "help"
- Ezrah, an Israelite
1) a Judaite, father of Jether, Mered, Epher, and Jalon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| עֶזְרָ֔ה | Ezrah | 1Chr.4.17 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Judah living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17
- father of: Jether (יֶתֶר), Mered (מֶרֶד), Epher (עֵפֶר) and Jalon (יָלוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. עֶזְרָה proper name, masculine Εσρει, Ιεζραα, in Judah 1Chr 4:17.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles | 4:17 |
Profile
Male • Father of Jether • Son of Chelub; mentioned in Judah's genealogy.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Ezrah was a son of Chelub, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah.
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17;
- only referred to as Ezrah עֶזְרָה;
- father of Jether יֶתֶר, Mered מֶרֶד, Epher עֵפֶר and Jalon יָלוֹן.
Ezrah is mentioned briefly in 1 Chronicles 4:17 as a son of Chelub. He is listed in the genealogy of Judah, but no further information is provided about his life or role within the tribe. The genealogical record in this passage focuses on the descendants of Judah, particularly through the line of Caleb, and Ezrah is one of the many names mentioned without additional details.
All entries for Ezrah: עֶזְרָה