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Gera
pilgrimage, combat; dispute
גֵּרָא ge.ra
Gera (Hebrew: גֵּרָא, ge.ra) means “pilgrimage, combat; dispute”, by traditional interpretation. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the United Monarchy period. In 1995 it was given to 5 children in the United States. Use is long out of use. Appears with Abihud in 1 Chronicles 8.
Which Gera?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Gera
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Gera
descendant of Benjamin
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Gera
son of Bela
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Gera
son of Ehud
Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 9 across 5 books
- Bearers
- 4 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- Old
- Era
- United Monarchy
Using it today
Based on 1995 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 1995 | 5 | Long out of use |
| All-time total | 136 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 10 in 1986 | Its highest year on record |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Genesis 46:21 |
| Last appears | 1 Chronicles 8:7 |
| Cross-references | 110 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Shimei co-occurrence Appears with Shimei in 2 Samuel 19.
- Ard co-occurrence Appears with Ard in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Abihud co-occurrence Appears with Abihud in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Addar co-occurrence Appears with Addar in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Uzza co-occurrence Appears with Uzza in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Uzzah co-occurrence Appears with Uzzah in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Ahihud co-occurrence Appears with Ahihud in 1 Chronicles 8.
- Ahijah co-occurrence Appears with Ahijah in 1 Chronicles 8.
Origin & meaning
A man of the tribe of Benjamin living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, only mentioned at 1Ch.8.3;
son of: Bela (H1106A);
brother of: Ard (H0714H), Naaman (H5283H), Ezbon (H0675H), Uzzi (H5813I), Uzziel (H5816I), Jerimoth (H3406), Iri (H5901), Addar (H0146H), Abihud (H0031), Abishua (H0050H) and Ahoah (H0265)
§ Gera = "a grain"
1) a son of Benjamin
2) a son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin
3) any member of the Gera family of the Benjamite tribe
Gera was a son of Bela and a grandson of Benjamin.
The biblical story
Gera is mentioned in 1Ch.8.3 as one of the sons of Bela, who was a son of Benjamin. This genealogy traces the descendants of Benjamin, one of the twelve sons of Israel (or 'Jacob') (Israel). Gera is listed among the five sons of Bela, along with Addar, Abihud, Abishua, and Naaman. No further information is provided about Gera's life or his role within the tribe of Benjamin. The inclusion of Gera in this genealogy highlights the importance of family lineage and tribal identity in ancient Israel, as well as the significance of the tribe of Benjamin in the nation's history.
Key verses
Gera appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud,
1 Chronicles 8:3
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1 Chronicles (1)
- 1 Chronicles 8:3