Abram
Abram in the Bible — son of Terah (GEN 11:26). Referenced in 24 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “high father”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 24 references
- Known Names
- 6 names
- Relationships
- 18 connections
Biography
Originally named Abram, Abraham was called by God to leave his homeland and journey to Canaan, where God promised to make him into a great nation. Despite his and Sarah's old age, God gave them a son, Isaac, through whom the promise would continue. Abraham demonstrated remarkable faith when willing to sacrifice Isaac at God's command, though God provided a ram instead. He is called the 'father of faith' and the physical ancestor of Israel.
Significance
Abraham is the father of the Hebrew nation and an example of faith for all believers. God's covenant with Abraham established the foundation for Israel and ultimately for the coming of the Messiah.
Key Events
Names & Labels (6)
- Hebrew
- אַבְרָ֔ם
- Transliteration
- avəram
- Meaning
- exalted father
- Greek
- Αβραμ
- Reference
- GEN 11:27
- Strong's
- H87
- Hebrew
- אַבְרָהָ֔ם
- Transliteration
- avəraham
- Meaning
- father of many
- Greek
- Αβρααμ
- Reference
- GEN 17:5
- Strong's
- H85
- Hebrew
- אַבְרָהָם עַבְדִּי
- Transliteration
- avəraham avədiy
- Meaning
- Abraham [my] servant
- Greek
- [none]
- Reference
- GEN 26:24
- Strong's
- H85, H5650
- Hebrew
- אַבְרָהָם אֹהֲבִֽי
- Transliteration
- avəraham ochaviy
- Meaning
- Abraham [my] friend [literally, "my love"]
- Greek
- Αβρααμ, ὃν ἠγάπησα
- Reference
- IS 41:8
- Strong's
- H85, H157
- Hebrew
- אַבְרָהָם אָבִינוּ
- Transliteration
- avəraham aviynu
- Meaning
- Abraham our father
- Greek
- Ἀβραὰμ τὸν πατέρα
- Reference
- LUK 1:73
- Strong's
- H85, H1
- Hebrew
- אוֹהֵב אֱלֹהִים
- Transliteration
- ohev elohiym
- Meaning
- friend [of] G-d
- Greek
- φίλος θεοῦ
- Reference
- JAS 2:23
- Strong's
- none, H430
Family & Relationships (18)
son
original heir
concubinator
father
half-brother
servant
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Abram in the Bible?
Abram is described in the Bible as son of Terah (GEN 11:26).
What does the name Abram mean?
The name Abram means “high father” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.