1990. Ham

Lexicon

Ham: Ham

Original Word: הָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Location
Transliteration: Ham
Pronunciation: hahm
Phonetic Spelling: (hawm)
Definition: Ham
Meaning: Ham

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ham

Of uncertain derivation; Ham, a region of Palestine -- Ham.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
of uncertain derivation
Definition
a place in Pal.
NASB Translation
Ham (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

הָ֑ם proper name, of a location only in הַזּוּזִים בְּהָ֑ם Genesis 14:5; not otherwise known; Vrss בָּהֶם; Jer^{Quaest. in libr. Genes.} בְּחֹם; Ol conjectures בַּחֲמָת; Tu Di think perhaps old name of Rabbath Ammon.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root חָמַם (chamam), meaning "to be hot" or "to be warm."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • There is no direct Greek equivalent for the Hebrew name Ham in the Strong's Concordance. However, the name appears in the Greek Septuagint as Χαμ (Cham), which is a transliteration of the Hebrew name.

Usage: Ham is primarily used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. He is one of the sons of Noah and is considered the progenitor of several nations.

Context: Ham is a significant biblical figure, known as one of the three sons of Noah, alongside Shem and Japheth. According to the genealogical records in Genesis, Ham is the father of Cush, Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. These descendants are traditionally associated with various regions and peoples in Africa and the Near East.

In the narrative of Genesis 9:18-29, Ham is involved in a notable incident following the Flood. After Noah becomes drunk and lies uncovered in his tent, Ham sees his father's nakedness and informs his brothers, Shem and Japheth. The brothers cover their father without looking at him, and when Noah awakens, he curses Canaan, Ham's son, while blessing Shem and Japheth. This story has been the subject of much interpretation and discussion regarding its implications and the nature of Ham's actions.

Ham's descendants are often linked to the spread of civilization and the establishment of various ancient cultures. The Table of Nations in Genesis 10 outlines the territories and peoples traditionally associated with Ham's lineage, including the Egyptians, Ethiopians, Libyans, and Canaanites.

The name Ham appears in several other biblical passages, including genealogies and historical accounts, emphasizing his role as a patriarchal figure in the post-Flood world.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּהָ֑ם בהם bə·hām beHam bəhām

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 14:5
HEB: וְאֶת־ הַזּוּזִ֖ים בְּהָ֑ם וְאֵת֙ הָֽאֵימִ֔ים
NAS: and the Zuzim in Ham and the Emim
KJV: and the Zuzims in Ham, and the Emims
INT: Ashteroth-karnaim and the Zuzim Ham and the Emim Shaveh

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1990
1 Occurrence

bə·hām — 1 Occ.