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Meaning, origin and etymology of the name Heber


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There are three Hebers in the Bible. The first Heber mentioned is a son of Beriah, son of Asher, son of Jacob with Zilpah. Another Heber is the husband of Jael, who killed Sisera (Judg 4:24).
Other Hebers are a descendant of Judah (1 Chr 4:18), and a Benjaminite (1 Chr 8:17). Luke mentions a Heber in the genealogy of Christ (3:35) but this is a Greek transliteration of the Hebrew name Eber.

The name Heber comes from Heber (habar 598) meaning to be joined, have fellowship with. Derivatives are: Heber (heber 598a), company, association; Heber (haber 598c), associate, companion; hoberet (hoberet 598e), a joint (a connection, such as used in the tabernacle Ex 26:10); Heber (habbar 598f), associate, partner; mehabbera (mehabbera 598k), binder, clamp.

The name Heber means Companion or Associate, and is kindred to the name Hebron.



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