Er Ἤρ
An ancestor of Jesus
Who is Er in the Bible?
Er was an ancestor of Jesus Christ, appearing in the genealogy recorded in Luke 3:28 as the son of Joshua. Little is known about Er beyond his place in Jesus' family line, as the biblical text provides no additional biographical details about him. His inclusion in Luke's genealogy serves the important purpose of establishing Jesus' legitimate descent from the royal line of David and demonstrating the continuity of God's covenant promises throughout generations. Er's presence in this genealogical record underscores the New Testament's emphasis on Jesus' Jewish heritage and his fulfillment of Old Testament messianic expectations.
Biography
Er is a name that appears in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in Luk.3.28. He is listed as the son of Joshua and an ancestor of Jesus. No further information is provided about Er in the biblical text. His inclusion in the genealogy highlights the importance of tracing Jesus' lineage and affirming his descent from the royal line of David.
Family
In Scripture
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- Luke 3:28
"the son of Melchi, the son of Addi, the son of Cosam, the son of Elmadam, the son of Er,"
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Greek | Ἤρ |