Strong’s G1443

Ἔβερ

Part of speech

Proper Noun, Indeclinable

Transliteration

Eber

Pronunciation

EH-ber

Definition

Eber

Meaning

Eber, father of Peleg and son of Shelah.

Usage

Eber is a proper noun used in the Bible to refer to a descendant of Shem, the son of Noah. Eber is significant as the eponymous ancestor of the Hebrews, and his name is often associated with the lineage leading to Abraham. The name Eber is traditionally understood to mean "beyond" or "the other side," possibly referring to his family's crossing of the Euphrates River.

Bible references

Luke 3:35