Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אַבְרָם”
Understanding ʼAbrâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
contracted from אֲבִירָם; high father Abram. - § Abram = "exalted father" - Abram, the original name of Abraham 1) origi...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אַבְרָם
Phoneticab-rawm'
TransliterationʼAbrâm
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
contracted from אֲבִירָם; high father Abram. - § Abram = "exalted father" - Abram, the original name of Abraham 1) original name of Abraham
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
50 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 14:12 | “And they took Lot, Abram’s brother’s son, who dwelt in Sodom, and his goods, and departed.” Word: אַבְרָם (ʼAbrâm) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:27 | “Abram; the same is Abraham.” Word: אַבְרָם (ʼAbrâm) | |
| Nehemiah 9:7 | “Thou art the Lord the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham;” Word: אַבְרָם (ʼAbrâm) |