The meaning of “עִירָם”

Understanding ʻÎyrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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

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. ”
1 Chronicles 1:54	“Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. ”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Genesis

Book Distribution

Genesis1

1 Chronicles1

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