◄ 5902. Iram ►
Lexicon Iram: Iram Original Word: עִירָם Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine Transliteration: Iyram Pronunciation: ee-RAHM Phonetic Spelling: (ee-rawm') Definition: Iram Meaning: Iram Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Iram From iyr; city-wise; Iram, an Idumaean -- Iram. see HEBREW iyr NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ir Definition an Edomite NASB Translation Iram (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs עִירָם proper name, masculine in Edom Genesis 36:43 = 1 Chronicles 1:54, Ζαφω(ε)ιν (A Gen Ηραμ). עֵירֹם see עור Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עִיר (ir), meaning "city," combined with the suffix -ם (am), which can denote "people" or "tribe." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Iram, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts. Usage: Iram is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. Context: Iram is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Edomites. He is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, the brother of Jacob. The mention of Iram is found in the context of the Edomite chiefs, who were leaders of clans or tribes within the region of Edom. The reference to Iram is brief, appearing in the genealogical listings that outline the descendants of Esau, emphasizing the historical and familial connections among the Edomites. The name Iram is found in the following passage: • Genesis 36:43 (BSB): "Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. (This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.)" This passage highlights the role of Iram as a chief, indicating his leadership position within the Edomite community. The genealogical context underscores the importance of lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near Eastern culture. Forms and Transliterations עִירָ֑ם עירם ‘î·rām ‘îrām iRam Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Genesis 36:43 HEB: מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל אַלּ֣וּף עִירָ֑ם אֵ֣לֶּה ׀ אַלּוּפֵ֣י NAS: chief Iram. These KJV: duke Iram: these [be] the dukes INT: Magdiel chief Iram These are the chiefs 1 Chronicles 1:54 HEB: מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל אַלּ֣וּף עִירָ֑ם אֵ֖לֶּה אַלּוּפֵ֥י NAS: chief Iram. These KJV: duke Iram. These [are] the dukes INT: Magdiel chief Iram These the chiefs 2 Occurrences Strong's Hebrew 5902 2 Occurrences ‘î·rām — 2 Occ.