Bible Dictionary
Thamar
Thamar is the Greek form of Tamar, the woman named in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus. She was the mother of Perez and Zerah.
Definition
Thamar is the Greek form of Tamar. She was the mother of Perez and Zerah and is identified in the New Testament genealogy associated with Jesus.
Biblical Usage
Thamar appears in Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus as the mother of Perez and Zerah.
Historical Background
Thamar is the Greek form used in the King James Version; the Revised Version uses Tamar.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
Tamar, 1. (Matthew 1:3)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>tha'-mar (Thamar): the King James Version; Greek form of "Tamar" (thus Mt 1:3 the Revised Version (British and American)). Mother of Perez and Zerah.</p>