Ἐσρώμ
Esrṓm
G2074 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name: Esrom (transliteration of Hebrew 'Hezron'), a male ancestral figure in Israelite genealogy, primarily representing the forebear or ancestor from whom a family or clan descends. This refers specifically to the individual named Hezron, notable as an early ancestor within the lineage of Judah in genealogical records.
Semantic Range
proper name; ancestral figure; male ancestor in genealogical lists; reference to the biblical Hezron
Root / Etymology
Transliterated into Greek Ἐσρώμ from Hebrew חֶצְרוֹן (Chetsron; Hezron). The etymology of the Hebrew form connects with a root meaning 'enclosure' or 'court,' but the Greek term is simply a transliteration without further semantic development.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In the Greek Bible (notably the Septuagint) and New Testament genealogical listings, Ἐσρώμ refers to the Hebrew figure Hezron, son of Perez and grandson of Judah. In the New Testament (e.g., Matthew 1:3; Luke 3:33), the name appears in ancestral lists tracing descent to David and, by extension, to Jesus. The Greek form has no lexical meaning apart from representing the Hebrew proper name. Traditional English translations typically use 'Esrom' in the New Testament context, following the Greek, while using 'Hezron' in the Old Testament, reflecting the transliteration from Hebrew. There is no independent conceptual content beyond the function as a proper name; thus, semantic range is limited to its reference value. 'Esrom' does not develop additional connotations in Greek outside of genealogical usage.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (חֶצְרוֹן); Esrom (i.e. Chetsron), an Israelite:--Esrom.
Root Family
Ἐσρώμ (Esrōm) — proper name, personal ancestor, genealogical figure
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2074-01 |
Ἑσρώμ | esrom | N ACC M SG |
Esrom | Esrom | Esrom | 3 |
Occurrences in Scripture
3 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2074-01 |
Matthew 1:3 | Ἑσρώμ | esrom | N ACC M SG |
Esrom | Esrom | Esrom |
G2074-01 |
Matthew 1:3 | Ἑσρὼμ | esrom-2 | N NOM M SG |
Esrom | Esrom | Esrom |
G2074-01 |
Luke 3:33 | Ἑσρὼμ | esrom | N GEN M SG |
Hezron | Esrom | Esrom |