Bible Dictionary
ZARA
Zara is the Greek form of Zerah, the son of Judah and Tamar mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in Matthew.
Definition
Zara is the Greek form of Zerah, a personal name.
Biblical Usage
In Matthew 1:3, the King James Version uses Zara in the genealogy of Jesus for Zerah, the son of Judah.
Historical Background
The name is a Greek form rather than a separate person identified in the supplied material.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>za'-ra (Zara): the King James Version (Mt 1:3) = Greek form of ZERAH (which see).</p>