Original Word: בֶכֶר
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Beker
Pronunciation: beh'-ker
Phonetic Spelling: (beh'-ker)
Definition: Beker
Meaning: Beker

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root בכר (bakar), meaning "to be born first" or "firstborn."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Beker in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew genealogies.

Usage: Beker is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to individuals named Beker. The name is associated with the concept of being a firstborn or having a prominent position within a family lineage.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, the firstborn son held a significant position within the family. He often received a double portion of the inheritance and was expected to assume leadership responsibilities. The name Beker, therefore, carries connotations of prominence and importance within the family structure. The genealogies in the Bible often highlight the lineage and heritage of the tribes of Israel, emphasizing the importance of family and ancestry.

Word Origin
from bakar
Definition
"young camel," two Isr.
NASB Translation
Becher (5).

בֶּ֫כֶר proper name, masculine (young camel, Arabic , Assyrian bakru Asrb^{Annals ix. 65}) —

1 son of Ephraim Numbers 26:35 = בֶּרֶד 1 Chronicles 7:20.

2 son of Benjamin Genesis 46:21; 1 Chronicles 7:6,8 (בָּ֑כֶר).

Becher

The same as beker; Beker, the name of two Israelites -- Becher.

see HEBREW beker

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