Strong’s H6179

עֵרִי

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

`Eriy

Pronunciation

ay-REE

Definition

Eri

Meaning

Eri

Usage

Eri is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, specifically referring to a descendant of Gad, one of the twelve sons of Jacob. The name Eri is understood to mean "watchful" or "vigilant," reflecting a characteristic valued in the tribal and familial contexts of ancient Israel.

Bible references

Genesis 46:16;Numbers 26:16