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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Epher


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Epher Epher

There are three Ephers mentioned in the Bible. The first Epher is a son of Midian, son of Abraham with Keturah. Other Ephers are a descendant of Judah (1 Chr 4:17) and a family head of Manasseh (1 Chr 5:24)

The name Epher is identical to the words Epher (aphar 1664-1665):

Epher (1664) is a verb that basically covers actions that can be done with dust (throw it or perhaps grind something - 2 Sam 16:13). The derivative Epher ('apar 1664a) means dust, earth, ashes, etc. Note that this is the same word as used to describe creation's basic fabric: dust of the earth (Gen 2:7).
Epher ('oper 1665a) means stag. TOWOTOT adds as a note, "apar, 'dust,' comes from a different root than the noun oper, 'young hart, stag,' and the name Epher." This statement no doubt comes from extensive study of cognates and extra-Scriptural applications. But etymology may not always change or influence meaning. If an unfortunate boy is named Trunk, his name means Elephant Nose, Suitcase, Tree Stem and many other things. The power of a name lies in its entire integral.
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