Word Study
The meaning of “חוּרָם”
Understanding Chûwrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
H2361
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
חוּרָם
Phonetickhoo-rawm'
TransliterationChûwrâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
probably from חוּר; whiteness, i.e. noble Huram. Compare חִירָם. - § Huram = "noble born" - Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians 1) son of Bela and grandson of Benjamin 2) king of Tyre allied with David and Solomon; alternate spelling for 'Hiram' 3) a chief architect of Solomon's temple; alternate spelling for 'Hiram'
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
11 total references
Usage Statistics
Total Occurrences
11x
Most Frequent Book
2 Chronicles
Book Distribution
1 Chronicles1
2 Chronicles10
Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'חוּרָם' deepen your understanding of 1 Chronicles 8:5?