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Ezrahite

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(ehz' ruh hite) A term used to describe the family relationships of Ethan, a famous wise man (1 Kings 4:31 ). The precise meaning of the Hebrew word is debated. It may mean one born in the land with full citizenship rights and point to a Canaanite origin for Ethan. A related word appears in Exodus 12:19 ,Exodus 12:19,12:49; Leviticus 17:15; Joshua 8:33 , and other places. See Ethan .

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Butler, Trent C. Editor. Entry for 'Ezrahite'. Holman Bible Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​hbd/​e/ezrahite.html. 1991.
 
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