Berean Strong's Lexicon Eber: Eber Original Word: עֵבֶר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָבַר (ʿāvar), meaning "to pass over" or "to cross." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Genesis 10:21: "And sons were also born to Shem, the older brother of Japheth; Eber was one of Shem’s descendants." - Genesis 11:14-17: Eber is listed in the genealogy from Shem to Abraham, highlighting his role in the ancestral line. - 1 Chronicles 1:18-19: Eber is mentioned in the genealogies, emphasizing his importance in the lineage of the Israelites. 10. Corresponding Strong's Greek Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Eber, as it is a proper name specific to Hebrew genealogies. However, the term "Hebrew" (Ἑβραῖος, Hebraios) in the New Testament is related to the descendants of Eber. Usage: Eber is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. Cultural and Historical Background: Eber is considered an ancestor of the Hebrew people, and his name is often associated with the term "Hebrew," which is thought to derive from his name. The name Eber signifies "beyond" or "the other side," reflecting the idea of crossing over or passing through. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom abar Definition "region beyond," a desc. of Shem, also the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Eber (15). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵ֫בֶר proper name, masculine Eber (perhaps eponym of Hebrews, form inferred from עִבְרִי, compare references there); — 1 'son' of Shelah, and 'grandson' of Arpachshad Genesis 10:24 (J) = 1 Chronicles 1:18; Genesis 11:14,15 (P); 'father' of Peleg and Joktan Genesis 10:25 (J; with especially reference to Joktan Genesis 10:26 ff., i.e. to Arabians) = 1 Chronicles 1:19 (compare 1 Chronicles 1:20ff.), of Peleg specifically Genesis 11:16,17 (P; with especially reference to Abraham Genesis 11:26f.) compare 1 Chronicles 1:25 (see 1 Chronicles 1:27f.); in Genesis 10:21 (J) Shem is called אֲבִי כָּלבְּֿנֵיעֵֿבֶר; ᵐ5 Εβερ. — ׳ע Numbers 24:24 perhaps (si vera lectio) belongs not here ( = עִבְרִים Hebrews, ᵐ5 Ἐβραίους, so Thes), but below I. עֵבֶר = the (land) beyond (the river), "" אַשּׁוּר, so Di Kau. 2 a Gadite chief 1 Chronicles 5:13, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Εβερ. 3 Benjamite names: a. 1 Chronicles 8:12, ᵐ5 Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Αβερ. b. 1 Chronicles 8:22 (עֵבֶר van d. H. Ginsb; עֶבֶד Baer), ᵐ5 Ωβδη, A Ωβηδ, ᵐ5L Αβερ. 4 a priest Nehemiah 12:20 ᵐ5L Αβεδ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eber, Heber The same as eber; Eber, the name of two patriarchs and four Israelites -- Eber, Heber. see HEBREW eber Forms and Transliterations וָעֵ֖בֶר וּלְעֵ֥בֶר ולעבר ועבר עֵ֑בֶר עֵ֔בֶר עֵ֕בֶר עֵ֗בֶר עֵ֥בֶר עֵֽבֶר׃ עבר עבר׃ ‘ê·ḇer ‘êḇer Ever ū·lə·‘ê·ḇer ūlə‘êḇer uleEver ulEver vaEver wā‘êḇer wā·‘ê·ḇerLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 10:21 HEB: כָּל־ בְּנֵי־ עֵ֔בֶר אֲחִ֖י יֶ֥פֶת NAS: the children of Eber, [and] the older KJV: of all the children of Eber, the brother INT: of all the children of Eber brother of Japheth Genesis 10:24 Genesis 10:25 Genesis 11:14 Genesis 11:15 Genesis 11:16 Genesis 11:17 Numbers 24:24 1 Chronicles 1:18 1 Chronicles 1:19 1 Chronicles 1:25 1 Chronicles 5:13 1 Chronicles 8:12 1 Chronicles 8:22 Nehemiah 12:20 15 Occurrences |
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