Er — the meaning of the Hebrew name עֵר

עֵר

ʻÊr · pronounced ayr · Strong's H6147 · a man

Er means watchful.

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Strong's definition

from H5782; watchful; Er, the name of two Israelites.

First appearance

Gen 38:3 And she conceived, and bare a son; and he called his name Er. (KJV)

Every verse that names Er

7 occurrences in 7 verses — Genesis, Numbers, 1 Chronicles

Gen 38:3Gen 38:6Gen 38:7Gen 46:12Num 26:191Chr 2:31Chr 4:21

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