עֶ֫דֶר (e.der)
e.der
Eder
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Eder (עֶדֶר) appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, identifying a Benjamite listed in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles 8:15. He is recorded as the son of Beriah and a brother to several other notable figures, including Arad and Ahio. This brief mention places him within the lineage of Benjamin during the period leading up to and including the Exodus.
Linguistically, the word עֶדֶר carries the concrete meaning of "flock" or "herd." While it typically refers to a group of animals, its use here as a personal name likely reflects a desire for prosperity or community, common in ancient naming practices. The connection between the individual and the concept of a gathered group highlights how everyday vocabulary often shaped identity in biblical times.
Because this entry is strictly genealogical, Eder serves as a link in the historical record rather than a character with a narrative role. His inclusion preserves the memory of his family line, specifically their association with Aijalon, ensuring that his place in the tribe of Benjamin remains part of the scriptural heritage.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Eder comes from a Hebrew root meaning flock or herd. In ancient Israel, naming a child after something that represented community and provision was a way of expressing hope for their life. This single mention in the genealogies of 1 Chronicles shows how ordinary words carried deep significance for families tracing their heritage.
For your faith journey, this word reminds us that God values every name and every lineage. Even when a person appears only briefly in Scripture, their place in the record matters. It reflects a God who knows each individual by name and weaves them into a larger story of community and belonging.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Eder1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וָ/עָֽדֶר\׃1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 8:15
Zebadiah, Arad, Eder,
This verse lists Eder as a son of Beriah, preserving his identity within the tribe of Benjamin.