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H2144

זֶכֶר

Zeker /zeh'-ker/ Ask about this word
Rootthe same as זֵכֶר
MeaningZeker, an Israelite
KJV usageZeker.

Word Study

In depth

A plain-language study of Zeker — the range of meaning it carries, how Scripture actually uses it, and where it points. Written for readers who don’t know the original language.

Core Meaning & Semantic Range

The Hebrew name Zeker, represented by H2144, is defined as an Israelite name. The word itself is the same as זֵכֶר. It is a very specific term, appearing only 1 time in 1 unique verse within the biblical text, indicating its use for a particular individual.

Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis

In its sole biblical appearance, the name Zacher (a variant spelling of Zeker) is found within a genealogical listing. The verse simply states, "And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher" 1 Chronicles 8:31. This places H2144 as an individual named in a lineage, with his identity established by his association with the other names mentioned.

Related Words & Concepts

The context of H2144 is illuminated by the names listed directly alongside it:

  • H1446 Gᵉdôr: This name means "inclosure" and is used for both a place in Palestine and three Israelites. It appears alongside Zeker in the genealogy of 1 Chronicles 8:31 and also in reference to a location Joshua 15:58.
  • H283 ʼAchyôw: Meaning "brotherly," this name is used for three Israelites. In addition to being listed with Zeker 1 Chronicles 8:31, he is also identified as one of the sons of Abinadab who drove the new cart carrying the ark of God 2 Samuel 6:3.

Theological Significance

The significance of H2144 is primarily historical and genealogical rather than theological.

  • Genealogical Marker: The name's only function in scripture is to identify an individual within a specific lineage. This highlights the importance of family records and ancestry within the biblical narrative 1 Chronicles 8:31.
  • Contextual Identity: The significance of Zeker is derived almost entirely from his association with the other individuals named in the same list, particularly Gedor and Ahio.

Summary

In summary, H2144 Zeker is a proper name for a specific Israelite. Its contribution to the biblical text is singular and focused, serving exclusively as an entry in a genealogical record. The name's context, found in 1 Chronicles 8:31, connects this individual to a family line that includes Gedor and Ahio, demonstrating the detailed nature of the Bible's historical accounts.

How the KJV Renders It

Translation

Strong’s lists the renderings but not their weight. These are counted from the King James text of the tagged verses — the bar under each is how often the translators actually reached for it. Select one to filter the occurrences below.

Grammatical Forms

Morphology

In the Hebrew Old Testament, this word appears as a noun across 1 occurrence, inflected in 1 grammatical form — each row is one form, and the bar is how often it is that form. Select any form to read what each part of its name means, and to filter the occurrence list to it.

  • זָכֶר

Related Words

Related

Other entries the study above points to — each one is drawn from a reference it makes. Follow the trail to see how the words connect.

H1446 גְדֹר or (fully) גְּדוֹר; from גָּדַר; inclosure; Gedor, a place in Palestine; also the name of three Israelites; Gedor. H283 אַחְיוֹ prolonged from אָח; brotherly; Achio, the name of three Israelites; Ahio.

Theographic Context

Context

The people, places, and span of history the verses containing this word touch on — drawn from the theographic tagging of Scripture. Select any name to isolate its verses in the occurrence list.

Biblical Distribution

Distribution

1 verse, all in 1 Chronicles — and none of the other 38 Old Testament books.

Every Occurrence

Concordance

Every verse where the word is tagged in the King James text. Filter by book, by the English word the translators chose, by grammatical form, or search within the verses.

Sources. Definition and numbering: James Strong, Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible (1890). Morphology: STEPBible / Tyndale House (CC BY). Verse tagging: the King James text keyed to Strong’s numbers. Every count on this page is computed from the tagged corpus, not estimated.