The meaning of “חוּרָם”
Understanding Chûwrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from חוּר; whiteness, i.e. noble Huram. Compare חִירָם. - § Huram = "noble born" - Churam, the name of an Israe...
חוּרָם
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'
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Chronicles 8:5 | “And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.” Word: חוּרָם (Chûwrâm) | |
| 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.” Word: חוּרָם (Chûwrâm) |