The meaning of “חָם”
Understanding châm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
father in law. - a father-in-law (as in affinity) 1) father-in-law, husband's father
חָם
father in law. - a father-in-law (as in affinity) 1) father-in-law, husband's father
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 38:13 | “And it was told Tamar, saying, Behold thy father in law goeth up to Timnath to shear his sheep.” Word: חָם (châm) | |
| Genesis 38:25 | “When she was brought forth, she sent to her father in law, saying, By the man, whose these are, am I with child: and she said, Discern, I pray thee, whose are these, the signet, and bracelets, and staff.” Word: חָם (châm) | |
| 1 Samuel 4:19 | “And his daughter in law, Phinehas’ wife, was with child, near to be delivered: and when she heard the tidings that the ark of God was taken, and that her father in law and her husband were dead, she bowed herself and travailed; for her pains came upon her.” Word: חָם (châm) | |
| 1 Samuel 4:21 | “And she named the child I–chabod, saying, The glory is departed from Israel: because the ark of God was taken, and because of her father in law and her husband.” Word: חָם (châm) |
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