2361. Churam
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Churam: Huram

Original Word: חוּרָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Chuwram
Pronunciation: KHOOR-am
Phonetic Spelling: (khoo-rawm')
Definition: Huram
Meaning: Churam

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Huram

Probably from chuwr; whiteness, i.e. Noble; Churam, the name of an Israelite and two Syrians -- Huram. Compare Chiyram.

see HEBREW chuwr

see HEBREW Chiyram

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
short. from Achiram
Definition
a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians)
NASB Translation
Huram (10), Huram-abi* (2).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּר (chur), which can mean "noble" or "white."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Churam, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text and context of the Old Testament.

Usage: The name Churam appears in the context of the construction of Solomon's Temple, referring to a skilled craftsman.

Context: Churam is a biblical figure mentioned in the context of the construction of the Temple of Solomon. He is identified as a skilled artisan, particularly in working with bronze. Churam is described as the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, skilled in bronze work. This dual heritage highlights the collaboration between Israel and Tyre during the temple's construction.

In 1 Kings 7:13-14 (BSB), it is recorded: "Now King Solomon sent to bring Huram from Tyre. He was the son of a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father was a man of Tyre, a craftsman in bronze. Huram was filled with wisdom, understanding, and skill to do all kinds of bronze work. So he came to King Solomon and performed all his work."

Churam's expertise was instrumental in creating the intricate bronze furnishings and decorations for the temple, including the two pillars, the Sea, and various other items. His work is noted for its craftsmanship and artistic excellence, contributing significantly to the grandeur of Solomon's Temple.

The account of Churam underscores the importance of skilled labor and artistry in the service of worship and the construction of sacred spaces. It also reflects the broader theme of cooperation and resource sharing between different cultures and peoples in the biblical narrative.

Forms and Transliterations
וְחוּרָֽם׃ וחורם׃ חוּרָ֑ם חוּרָ֔ם חוּרָ֤ם חוּרָ֥ם חוּרָ֨ם חוּרָם֒ חוּרָם֙ חורם לְחוּרָ֥ם לחורם chuRam ḥū·rām ḥūrām lə·ḥū·rām lechuRam ləḥūrām vechuRam wə·ḥū·rām wəḥūrām
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 8:5
HEB: וְגֵרָ֥א וּשְׁפוּפָ֖ן וְחוּרָֽם׃
NAS: Gera, Shephuphan and Huram.
KJV: And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram.
INT: Gera Shephuphan and Huram

2 Chronicles 2:3
HEB: שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה אֶל־ חוּרָ֥ם מֶֽלֶךְ־ צֹ֖ר
NAS: sent [word] to Huram the king
KJV: sent to Huram the king
INT: Solomon to Huram the king of Tyre

2 Chronicles 2:11
HEB: וַיֹּ֨אמֶר חוּרָ֤ם מֶֽלֶךְ־ צֹר֙
NAS: Then Huram, king of Tyre,
KJV: Then Huram the king of Tyre
INT: answered Huram king of Tyre

2 Chronicles 2:12
HEB: וַיֹּאמֶר֮ חוּרָם֒ בָּר֤וּךְ יְהוָה֙
NAS: Then Huram continued, Blessed
KJV: Huram said moreover, Blessed
INT: continued Huram Blessed be the LORD

2 Chronicles 2:13
HEB: יוֹדֵ֥עַ בִּינָ֖ה לְחוּרָ֥ם אָבִֽי׃
NAS: I am sending Huram-abi, a skilled
KJV: with understanding, of Huram my father's,
INT: endowed understanding of Huram my father's

2 Chronicles 4:11
HEB: וַיַּ֣עַשׂ חוּרָ֔ם אֶת־ הַ֨סִּיר֔וֹת
NAS: Huram also made the pails,
KJV: And Huram made the pots,
INT: made Huram the pails the shovels

2 Chronicles 4:16
HEB: כְּלֵיהֶ֔ם עָשָׂ֞ה חוּרָ֥ם אָבִ֛יו לַמֶּ֥לֶךְ
NAS: its utensils, Huram-abi made
KJV: and all their instruments, did Huram his father
INT: utensils made Huram his father King

2 Chronicles 8:2
HEB: אֲשֶׁ֨ר נָתַ֤ן חוּרָם֙ לִשְׁלֹמֹ֔ה בָּנָ֥ה
NAS: which Huram had given
KJV: That the cities which Huram had restored
INT: which had given Huram to Solomon built

2 Chronicles 8:18
HEB: וַיִּֽשְׁלַֽח־ לוֹ֩ חוּרָ֨ם בְּיַד־ עֲבָדָ֜יו
NAS: And Huram by his servants sent
KJV: And Huram sent him by the hands
INT: sent and Huram the hands his servants

2 Chronicles 9:21
HEB: עִ֖ם עַבְדֵ֣י חוּרָ֑ם אַחַת֩ לְשָׁל֨וֹשׁ
NAS: with the servants of Huram; once
KJV: with the servants of Huram: every three
INT: with the servants of Huram once three

10 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 2361
10 Occurrences


ḥū·rām — 8 Occ.
lə·ḥū·rām — 1 Occ.
wə·ḥū·rām — 1 Occ.















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