Er

Hebrew origin

Er is Judah's firstborn son, married to Tamar; Yahweh kills him for his offense in Genesis 38.

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First mention
Genesis 38:3

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Onan

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Scripture references

  • Genesis 38:3

    She conceived and gave birth to a son whom she named Er.

  • Genesis 38:6

    Judah took a wife for his first-born Er, and her name was Tamar.

  • Genesis 38:7

    But Er, Judah's first-born, offended Yahweh, and Yahweh killed him.