Hebrew Word Study

The meaning of אֲדֹרָם

Understanding ʼĂdôrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

contracted for אֲדֹנִירָם Adoram. - § Adoram = "my lord is exalted" - Adoram (or Adoniram), an Israelite 1) an officer o...

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אֲדֹרָם

Phoneticad-o-rawm'
TransliterationʼĂdôrâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

contracted for אֲדֹנִירָם Adoram. - § Adoram = "my lord is exalted" - Adoram (or Adoniram), an Israelite 1) an officer of David 2) an officer of Rehoboam

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

2 total references
ReferenceText
2 Samuel 20:24

And Adoram was over the tribute: and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahilud was recorder:

Word: אֲדֹרָם (ʼĂdôrâm)
1 Kings 12:18

Then king Rehoboam sent Adoram, who was over the tribute; and all Israel stoned him with stones, that he died. Therefore king Rehoboam made speed to get him up to his chariot, to flee to Jerusalem.

Word: אֲדֹרָם (ʼĂdôrâm)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
2x
Most Frequent Book
2 Samuel
Book Distribution

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