Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “עִירָם”
Understanding ʻÎyrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Iram. - § Iram = "belonging to a city" - Iram, an Idumaean 1) a leader of the Edomites
H5902
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
עִירָם
Phoneticee-rawm'
TransliterationʻÎyrâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Iram. - § Iram = "belonging to a city" - Iram, an Idumaean 1) a leader of the Edomites
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:43 | “Duke Magdiel, duke Iram: these be the dukes of Edom, according to their habitations in the land of their possession: he is Esau the father of the Edomites. ” Word: עִירָם (ʻÎyrâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:54 | “Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. ” Word: עִירָם (ʻÎyrâm) |