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Ceras

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(Κηράς ), mentioned (1 Esdras 5:29) as one of the "temple servants" whose "sons" returned from Babylon; evidently the KEROS (See KEROS) (q.v.) of the Hebrews texts (Ezra 2:44; Neh7:47).

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Ceras'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​c/ceras.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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