The meaning of “אֲרָם”
Understanding ʼĂrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. - § Aram = "exalted" - Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants - also the name of the son ...
אֲרָם
Aram, Mesopotamia, Syria, Syrians. - § Aram = "exalted" - Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants - also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite n pr m 1) Aram or Syriathe nation 2) the Syrian or Aramean people n m 3) fifth son of Shem 4) a grandson of Nahor 5) a descendant of Asher
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 10:23 | “And the children of Aram; Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Mash.” Word: אֲרָם (ʼĂrâm) | |
| Judges 10:6 | “And the children of Israel did evil again in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim, and Ashtaroth, and the gods of Syria, and the gods of Zidon, and the gods of Moab, and the gods of the children of Ammon, and the gods of the Philistines, and forsook the Lord, and served not him.” Word: אֲרָם (ʼĂrâm) | |
| 1 Kings 20:21 | “And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter.” Word: אֲרָם (ʼĂrâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 19:12 | “And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: but if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee.” Word: אֲרָם (ʼĂrâm) | |
| Isaiah 7:5 | “Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have taken evil counsel against thee, saying,” Word: אֲרָם (ʼĂrâm) |