◄ 6134. Eqer ►
Strong's Lexicon Eqer: Barren, Sterile Original Word: עֵקֶר Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: `Eqer Pronunciation: ay'-ker Phonetic Spelling: (ay'-ker) Definition: Eker Meaning: Eker is a proper noun referring to a person, specifically a descendant of Judah. Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning to pluck up by the roots. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew proper noun עֵקֶר (Eker), as it is a specific name found in the Old Testament genealogies without a direct Greek equivalent in the New Testament. Usage: The name Eker appears in the genealogical records of the tribe of Judah in the Old Testament. Context: Eker is mentioned in the genealogical lists of the tribe of Judah, specifically in 1 Chronicles 2:27. He is identified as one of the sons of Ram, who is a descendant of Hezron, a prominent figure in the lineage of Judah. The genealogies in 1 Chronicles serve to establish the tribal and familial lines of the Israelites, emphasizing the continuity and heritage of the people of Judah. Eker's inclusion in this list highlights his role as part of the foundational generations that contributed to the development and identity of the tribe. The name Eker, derived from a root meaning "to pluck up by the roots," may symbolically reflect themes of strength and resilience, characteristics valued in the tribal narratives of Israel. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from the same as eqer Definition a man of Judah NASB Translation Eker (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs II. עֵ֫קֶר proper name, masculine in Judah 1 Chronicles 2:27, Ακορ, Ικαρ. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eker The same as eqer; Eker, an Israelite -- Eker. see HEBREW eqer Forms and Transliterations וָעֵֽקֶר׃ ועקר׃ vaEker wā‘êqer wā·‘ê·qer Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 2:27 HEB: מַ֥עַץ וְיָמִ֖ין וָעֵֽקֶר׃ NAS: were Maaz, Jamin and Eker. KJV: were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eker. INT: were Maaz Jamin and Eker 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6134 1 Occurrence wā·‘ê·qer — 1 Occ.