The meaning of “יַעְלָם”
Understanding Yaʻlâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Jalam. - § Jaalam = "concealed" - Jalam, an Edomite 1) an Edomite, descendant of Esau
יַעְלָם
Jalam. - § Jaalam = "concealed" - Jalam, an Edomite 1) an Edomite, descendant of Esau
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:5 | “And Aholibamah bare Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah: these are the sons of Esau, which were born unto him in the land of Canaan.” Word: יַעְלָם (Yaʻlâm) | |
| Genesis 36:14 | “And these were the sons of Aholibamah, the daughter of Anah the daughter of Zibeon, Esau’s wife: and she bare to Esau Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.” Word: יַעְלָם (Yaʻlâm) | |
| Genesis 36:18 | “And these are the sons of Aholibamah Esau’s wife; duke Jeush, duke Jaalam, duke Korah: these were the dukes that came of Aholibamah the daughter of Anah, Esau’s wife.” Word: יַעְלָם (Yaʻlâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:35 | “The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah.” Word: יַעְלָם (Yaʻlâm) |