Lexical Definition
עֵר ʻÊr (ayr) Er N:N-M-P
from עוּר; watchful
Er.
- § Er = "awake"
- Er, the name of two Israelites
1) the eldest son of Judah
2) son of Shelah and grandson of Judah
See Greek: Ἤρ
Usage: 7 forms in 9 verses
Brown-Driver-Briggs
עֵר proper name, masculine Ηρ (compare עוּר Qal Participle); —
1. eldest son of Judah Gen 38:3; Gen 38:6 = 1Chr 2:3 (twice in verse), Gen 38:7; Gen 46:12 (twice in verse); Num 26:19 (twice in verse)
2. son of Judah's son Shelah 1Chr 4:21. — See also Qal Participle עֵר above
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 38:3 · 38:6 · 38:7 · 46:12 |
| Numbers | 26:19 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:3 · 4:21 |