Omaerus
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Omaerus in the Bible?
Omaerus appears in 1 Esdras 9:34 as a member of the community of returned exiles, a listing absent from the parallel Hebrew Bible text of Ezra 2 and Nehemiah 7.
SIGNIFICANCE
The inclusion of this name in 1 Esdras highlights textual variations between the Septuagint tradition and the Masoretic text, offering insight into the specific lineage records preserved in the Greek version of the post-exilic restoration narrative.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Omaerus reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Omaerus in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Omaerus clarify?
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.
How to Cite This Entry
"Omaerus." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/omaerus/