Eri — the meaning of the Hebrew name עֵרִי

עֵרִי

ʻÊrîy · pronounced ay-ree' · Strong's H6179 · a man

Eri means watchful.

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Strong's definition

from H5782; watchful; Eri, an Israelite.

First appearance

Gen 46:16 And the sons of Gad; Ziphion, and Haggi, Shuni, and Ezbon, Eri, and Arodi, and Areli. (KJV)

Every verse that names Eri

2 occurrences in 2 verses — Genesis, Numbers

Gen 46:16Num 26:16

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