Lexical Summary Ióram: Joram Original Word: Ἰωράμ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Joram. Of Hebrew origin (Yowram); Joram, an Israelite -- Joram. see HEBREW Yowram NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof Hebrew origin Yoram Definition Joram, an Isr. NASB Translation Joram (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2496: ΙωραμΙωραμ, ὁ, indeclinable (יְחורָם i. e. whom Jehovah exalted), Joram, the son and successor of Jehoshaphat on the throne of Judah, from (circa) Topical Lexicon Name and Meaning Joram is the Greek form of the Hebrew royal name Jehoram, expressing the praise that “Yahweh raises up” or “Yahweh is exalted.” In Scripture the shortened form “Joram” is applied to one Judean king and one northern king, but the New Testament confines the name to the Davidic line. Appearance in the New Testament Genealogy Matthew records, “Jehoshaphat was the father of Joram, Joram the father of Uzziah” (Matthew 1:8). The single verse contains both New-Testament occurrences of Strong’s 2496, anchoring Joram firmly in the legal ancestry of Jesus Christ. Matthew’s stylized genealogical structure intentionally omits three intermediate monarchs (Ahaziah, Joash, Amaziah) so that Joram links the house of Jehoshaphat to Uzziah in a symmetrical chain of fourteen generations (Matthew 1:17). By including Joram, the Gospel writer traces the Messiah’s title to the throne of David through a line that endured apostasy, judgment and mercy, showcasing the inviolable covenant promises of 2 Samuel 7:12-16. Old Testament Background 1. Lineage and Reign (2 Kings 8:16-24; 2 Chronicles 21:1-20) 2. Spiritual Decline Joram forsook the ways of his father and “walked in the ways of the kings of Israel” (2 Chronicles 21:6). He murdered his six brothers to secure the throne (2 Chronicles 21:4) and erected high places that led Judah astray (2 Chronicles 21:11). 3. Divine Judgments Role in Redemptive History Despite Joram’s failure, the Lord preserved the Davidic line “for the sake of His servant David” (2 Kings 8:19). The survival of the dynasty through such a dark period highlights: Distinction from the Northern Joram The northern kingdom also had a king named Joram (2 Kings 3–9), son of Ahab. Although both bore the same name and were contemporaries, only the Judean Joram belongs to Messiah’s lineage. Confusing the two can distort prophetic and historical interpretation; Matthew clearly cites the Davidic branch. Theological Reflections 1. Covenant Mercy and Judgment Joram’s life exhibits the tension between God’s promise and God’s discipline. Judah’s throne remains intact, yet idolatry never escapes reproof. Inclusion of morally flawed kings underscores that salvation rests on divine grace, not on human merit (Romans 5:20-21). Joram contrasts sharply with Jesus Christ. Where Joram destroyed his brothers, Jesus “is not ashamed to call them brothers” (Hebrews 2:11). Where Joram led Judah into sin, Jesus leads His people into righteousness. Practical Ministry Lessons • Spiritual heritage is a privilege, not a guarantee; each generation must choose faithfulness. Thus Strong’s Greek 2496, though appearing only twice in one verse, represents a pivotal figure whose life warns of compromise yet magnifies the steadfast fidelity of the God who brought forth the Messiah. Forms and Transliterations Αρνι Ἀρνὶ Ιωραμ Ἰωράμ Ἰωρὰμ Arni Arnì Ioram Iorám Ioràm Iōram Iōrám IōràmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 1:8 NGRK: ἐγέννησεν τὸν Ἰωράμ Ἰωρὰμ δὲ NAS: the father of Joram, and Joram KJV: Josaphat begat Joram; and Joram INT: was father of Joram Joram moreover Matthew 1:8 N |
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