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
ReferenceText
1 Chronicles 8:5

And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.

2 Chronicles 4:16

The pots also, and the shovels, and the fleshhooks, and all their instruments, did Huram his father make to king Solomon for the house of the Lord of bright brass.

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?