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Oren

אֹרֶן/OR-en/

“Ash-tree”

Summary

Oren was a son of Jerahmeel in the genealogies of Judah, whose name means 'ash-tree.'

☩Identity

Oren was the third son of Jerahmeel, who was the firstborn of Hezron in the tribe of Judah. His name, meaning "ash-tree" (or "cedar" in some interpretations), reflects the Hebrew practice of naming children after plants. Oren's family line is preserved in the detailed genealogies of 1 Chronicles that trace the descendants of Judah.

Key verses:1 Chronicles 2:25

Related Verses1 mention

1 Chronicles· 1 verse

2:25

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Oren," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. VII (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Oren," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).