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Ham
Ham in the Bible — son of Noah (GEN 5:32). Referenced in 6 scripture passages.
Name meaning: “hot; heat; brown”
Profile
- Gender
- male
- Scripture References
- 6 references
- Known Names
- 1 name
- Relationships
- 5 connections
Biography
One of Noah's three sons, Ham survived the flood with his family in the ark. After the flood, Ham saw his father Noah's nakedness and told his brothers rather than covering him, leading to a curse on his son Canaan. Ham became the father of Cush, Mizraim (Egypt), Put, and Canaan.
Significance
Ham's descendants populated Africa and Canaan, and his disrespect toward his father led to the curse on Canaan, explaining the later conflict between Israel and the Canaanites.
Key Events
Born to Noah(Genesis 5:32)
Entered the ark(Genesis 7:13)
Survived the flood(Genesis 8:18)
Saw Noah's nakedness; Canaan cursed(Genesis 9:22-25)
Names & Labels (1)
Hamproper name
- Hebrew
- חָם
- Transliteration
- cham
- Greek
- Χαμ
- Reference
- GEN 5:32
- Strong's
- H2526
Family & Relationships (5)
son
Noah(GEN 5:32)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ham in the Bible?
Ham is described in the Bible as son of Noah (GEN 5:32).
What does the name Ham mean?
The name Ham means “hot; heat; brown” according to Hitchcock's Bible Names Dictionary.