Strong's H6147 · Hebrew
עֵר
ʻÊr · /ayr/
Definition
Er, the name of two Israelites
KJV: Er.
Root / derivation: from H5782 (עוּר); watchful;
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered עֵר across 7 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
7 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Genesis4 verses
And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er.
Genesis 38:6And Judah took a wife for Er his firstborn, whose name was Tamar.
Genesis 38:7And Er, Judah's firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; and the LORD slew him.
Genesis 46:12And the sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah, and Pharez, and Zerah: but Er and Onan died in the land of Canaan. And the sons of Pharez were Hezron and Hamul.
Numbers1 verse
1 Chronicles2 verses
The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him.
1 Chronicles 4:21The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine linen, of the house of Ashbea,
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H6147 (ʻÊr) mean?
Er, the name of two Israelites
How many times does H6147 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H6147 (עֵר) appears in 7 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “Er.”
How is ʻÊr translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H6147 is rendered as “Er” (10×).
Where does the Hebrew word עֵר come from?
from H5782 (עוּר); watchful;