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Zara

/ZAR-ah/

Summary

The Greek form of Zerah, used in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus referring to the son of Judah and Tamar.

☩In Jesus' Genealogy

Zara appears in Matthew's genealogy of Jesus as one of the twin sons born to Judah by Tamar. Though his brother Pharez (Perez) became the ancestor of David and thus of Christ, Zara is included in the genealogy to establish the full royal lineage.

Key verses:Matthew 1:3

Related Verses1 mention

Matthew· 1 verse

1:3

References

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