The meaning of “Ἀδάμ”
Understanding Adám reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of Hebrew origin (אָדָם) Adam. - Adam, the first man - typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative)
Ἀδάμ
of Hebrew origin (אָדָם) Adam. - Adam, the first man - typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 3:38 | “Which was the son of Enos, which was the son of Seth, which was the son of Adam, which was the son of God. ” Word: Ἀδάμ (Adám) | |
| Romans 5:14 | “Nevertheless death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over them that had not sinned after the similitude of Adam’s transgression, who is the figure of him that was to come.” Word: Ἀδάμ (Adám) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:45 | “And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” Word: Ἀδάμ (Adám) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:14 | “And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.” Word: Ἀδάμ (Adám) | |
| Jude 1:14 | “And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,” Word: Ἀδάμ (Adám) |