Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲדֹנִירָם”
Understanding ʼĂdônîyrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Adoniram. - § Adoniram = "my lord is exalted" - Adoniram, an Israelite 1) one of Solomon's officers
H141
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲדֹנִירָם
Phoneticad-o-nee-rawm'
TransliterationʼĂdônîyrâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Adoniram. - § Adoniram = "my lord is exalted" - Adoniram, an Israelite 1) one of Solomon's officers
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:6 | “And Ahishar was over the household: and Adoniram the son of Abda was over the tribute.” Word: אֲדֹנִירָם (ʼĂdônîyrâm) | |
| 1 Kings 5:14 | “And he sent them to Lebanon, ten thousand a month by courses: a month they were in Lebanon, and two months at home: and Adoniram was over the levy.” Word: אֲדֹנִירָם (ʼĂdônîyrâm) |