Lexical Definition
עֵפֶר ʻÊpher (ay'-fer) Epher N:N-M-P
probably a variation of עֹפֶר; gazelle
Epher.
- § Epher = "a calf"
- Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites
1) the 2nd son of Midian
2) a son of Ezra, among the descendants of Judah
3) one of the heads of the families of Manasseh on the east of the Jordan
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| וְעֵ֣פֶר | and Epher | 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
- son of: Ezrah (עֶזְרָה)
- brother of: Jether (יֶתֶר), Mered (מֶרֶד) and Jalon (יָלוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֵ֫פֶר proper name, masculine Αφερ, etc.; —
1. 'son' of Midian Gen 25:4; 1Chr 1:33 (ᵐ5L Γοφερ).
2. in Judah 1Chr 4:17 (Α Γαφερ).
3. in Manasseh 1Chr 5:24.
עַפְרָה see ׳בֵּית לְע p.112 above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 25:4 |
| 1 Chronicles | 1:33 · 4:17 · 5:24 |
Profile
Male • Son of Ezrah • Son of Ezrah, in the genealogy of Judah.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Epher was one of the sons of Ezrah, mentioned in the genealogy of Judah (1Ch.4.17).
- A man from the tribe of Judah(?) living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.4.17;
- only referred to as Epher עֵפֶר;
- son of Ezrah עֶזְרָה;
- a brother of Jether יֶתֶר, Mered מֶרֶד and Jalon יָלוֹן.
Epher is mentioned briefly in the genealogy of Judah as one of the sons of Ezrah (1Ch.4.17). The genealogy lists several descendants of Judah, including Ezrah and his sons. Epher is named alongside his brothers, but no further details are provided about his life, his role within the family, or any descendants he may have had. The inclusion of Epher in the genealogy serves to provide a comprehensive record of Judah's lineage and to highlight the various branches of his family tree. The mention of Ezrah and his sons, including Epher, demonstrates the importance of documenting even the minor figures within the genealogies, as they contribute to the overall understanding of the family structure and the relationships between individuals within the tribe of Judah.
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