Bible Dictionary

Tamar

A Hebrew proper name meaning "palm tree."

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368

Entry Position

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Letter

T

Meaning

A Hebrew proper name meaning "palm tree."

Key Scriptures

  • Genesis 38:6-30
  • Ruth 4:12
  • Matthew 1:3

Original Language

Hebrew

תָּמָר

Tamar

palm tree

Greek

Θάμαρ

Thamar

Tamar

Meaning

Tamar is a Hebrew proper name meaning “palm tree.”


Biblical Usage

In Scripture, Tamar was the daughter-in-law of Judah.

She bore Perez and Zerah by Judah and is included in the genealogy of Jesus Christ recorded in Matthew.


Key References

  • Genesis 38:6-30
  • Ruth 4:12
  • Matthew 1:3

  • Judah
  • Er
  • Onan
  • Perez
  • Zerah

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Scriptures

  • Genesis 38:6-30
  • Ruth 4:12
  • Matthew 1:3

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