6081. Epher

Berean Strong's Lexicon

Epher: Epher

Original Word: עֵפֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Epher
Pronunciation: AY-fer
Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-fer)
Definition: Epher
Meaning: Epher

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָפַר (aphar), meaning "dust" or "ashes."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Epher in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies.

Usage: Epher is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to a person. It is primarily used as a name for individuals in genealogical records.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the Hebrew Bible, names often carry significant meanings and can reflect characteristics, familial heritage, or divine interactions. The name Epher, derived from the word for "dust" or "ashes," may symbolize humility or mortality, common themes in biblical literature. Epher is mentioned as a descendant of Abraham, indicating his inclusion in the broader narrative of the patriarchs and the unfolding account of God's covenant with Abraham's lineage.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as opher
Definition
two Isr., also a Midianite
NASB Translation
Epher (4).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֵ֫פֶר proper name, masculine Αφερ, etc.; —

1 'son' of Midian Genesis 25:4; 1 Chronicles 1:33 (ᵐ5^L Γοφερ).

2 in Judah 1 Chronicles 4:17 (Α Γαφερ).

3 in Manasseh 1 Chronicles 5:24.

עַפְרָה see ׳בֵּית לְע p.112 above

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Epher

Probably a variation of opher; gazelle; Epher, the name of an Arabian and of two Israelites -- Epher.

see HEBREW opher

Forms and Transliterations

וְעֵ֡פֶר וְעֵ֣פֶר וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ ועפר vaEfer veEfer wā‘êp̄er wā·‘ê·p̄er wə‘êp̄er wə·‘ê·p̄er

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 25:4
HEB: מִדְיָ֗ן עֵיפָ֤ה וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ וַחֲנֹ֔ךְ וַאֲבִידָ֖ע
NAS: [were] Ephah and Epher and Hanoch
KJV: Ephah, and Epher, and Hanoch,
INT: of Midian Ephah and Epher and Hanoch and Abida

1 Chronicles 1:33
HEB: מִדְיָ֗ן עֵיפָ֤ה וָעֵ֙פֶר֙ וַחֲנ֔וֹךְ וַאֲבִידָ֖ע
NAS: were Ephah, Epher, Hanoch,
KJV: Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch,
INT: of Midian were Ephah Epher Hanoch Abida

1 Chronicles 4:17
HEB: יֶ֥תֶר וּמֶ֖רֶד וְעֵ֣פֶר וְיָל֑וֹן וַתַּ֙הַר֙
NAS: Mered, Epher and Jalon.
KJV: and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon:
INT: Jether Mered Epher and Jalon bare

1 Chronicles 5:24
HEB: בֵית־ אֲבוֹתָ֑ם וְעֵ֡פֶר וְיִשְׁעִ֡י וֶאֱלִיאֵ֡ל
NAS: households, even Epher, Ishi,
KJV: of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi,
INT: households of their fathers' Epher Ishi Eliel

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6081
4 Occurrences

wā·‘ê·p̄er — 2 Occ.
wə·‘ê·p̄er — 2 Occ.