◄ 6197. Eran ►
Lexicon Eran: Eran Original Word: עֵרָן Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: `Eran Pronunciation: ay-RAHN Phonetic Spelling: (ay-rawn') Definition: Eran Meaning: Eran Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Eran Probably from uwr; watchful; Eran, an Israelite -- Eran. see HEBREW uwr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ur Definition an Ephraimite NASB Translation Eran (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֵרָן proper name, masculine (si vera lectio) an Ephraimite Numbers 26:36, but עדן Sam Ginsbmargin, ᵐ5 Εδεν. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the root עֵר (H5782), which means "to awake" or "to be watchful." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Eran, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context. However, the concept of vigilance or watchfulness, which is inherent in the meaning of Eran, can be related to Greek terms such as γρηγορέω (G1127), meaning "to watch" or "to be vigilant." Usage: The name Eran appears in the Hebrew Bible as a descendant of Ephraim, specifically as a son of Shuthelah and a grandson of Ephraim, one of the tribes of Israel. Context: • Eran is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Ephraim. In 1 Chronicles 7:20-21, Eran is listed among the descendants of Ephraim, highlighting the lineage and heritage of this tribe. The passage reads: "The descendants of Ephraim: Shuthelah, Bered his son, Tahath his son, Eleadah his son, Tahath his son, Zabad his son, Shuthelah his son, and Ezer and Elead. The men of Gath, who were born in the land, killed them because they went down to take their livestock." • The mention of Eran in the genealogical context underscores the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel. The genealogies serve not only as historical records but also as a means of establishing the continuity of God's promises to the tribes of Israel. • Eran's inclusion in the genealogical list reflects the broader narrative of the tribe of Ephraim, which played a significant role in the history of Israel. Ephraim was one of the leading tribes, often associated with leadership and strength, as seen in various biblical accounts. Forms and Transliterations לְעֵרָ֕ן לערן lə‘êrān lə·‘ê·rān leeRan Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Numbers 26:36 HEB: בְּנֵ֣י שׁוּתָ֑לַח לְעֵרָ֕ן מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הָעֵרָנִֽי׃ NAS: of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family KJV: of Shuthelah: of Eran, the family INT: are the sons of Shuthelah of Eran the family of the Eranites 1 Occurrence Strong's Hebrew 6197 1 Occurrence lə·‘ê·rān — 1 Occ.