Aner
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| Hebrew / Greek | עָנֵר (H6063) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the Patriarchs |
| Mentioned in | 2 verses |
| First mention | Genesis 14:13 |
Aner is a man living at the time of the Patriarchs. He is named in 2 verses of the Bible, first in Genesis 14:13.
Family
Verses
Genesis
- Genesis 14:13And there came one that had escaped, and told Abram the Hebrew; for he dwelt in the plain of Mamre the Amorite, brother of Eshcol, and brother of Aner: and these were confederate with Abram.Then an escapee came and reported this to Abram the Hebrew. Now Abram was living near the Oaks of Mamre the Amorite, a brother of Eshcol and Aner, all of whom were bound by treaty to Abram.
- Genesis 14:24Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their portion.I will accept nothing but what my men have eaten and the share for the men who went with me—Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre. They may take their portion.”
Notes
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