Strong's Lexicon Cham: Ham Original Word: חָם 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 proper noun "Ham" in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a Hebrew name. However, the genealogical accounts in the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) retain the name as Χαμ (Cham). Usage: In the Bible, "Cham" refers to one of the sons of Noah. Ham is traditionally considered the progenitor of several ancient peoples and nations, including the Egyptians, Canaanites, and Cushites. The name is often associated with warmth or heat, possibly reflecting the geographical regions his descendants inhabited. Cultural and Historical Background: Ham is a significant figure in the genealogical accounts of Genesis. As one of Noah's three sons, he survived the Great Flood and is considered an ancestor of various ancient civilizations. The "Curse of Ham" narrative in Genesis 9:20-27 has been historically misinterpreted and misused to justify racial discrimination, though a conservative biblical perspective emphasizes the importance of understanding the text within its historical and cultural context. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a son of Noah, also his desc., also a name for Egyptians NASB Translation Ham (15), Hamites* (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs I. חָם proper name, masculine person and location (compare Sabean חם Hal243) — ᵐ5 Ξαμ: — 1 Ham, 2nd son of Noah Genesis 5:32; Genesis 6:10; Genesis 7:13; Genesis 9:18 (twice in verse); 1 Chronicles 1:4; called father of Canaan Genesis 9:22 and of various peoples Genesis 10:1,6,20; 1 Chronicles 1:8, compare מִןחָֿם הַיּשְׁבִים שָׁם 1 Chronicles 4:40; these peoples were inhabitants of southern lands, or related historically or politically to such inhabitants; see כּוּשׁ, כְּנַעַן, מִצְרַיִם, מּוּט, etc. 2 in late Psalms a name (collective) for Egyptians: — ׳אָֽהֳלֵיחֿ Psalm 78:51; ׳אֶרֶץחֿ Psalm 105:23; Psalm 105:27; Psalm 106:22 (all "" מִצְרַיִם, except Psalm 105:27). — On historical significance, and attempts at etymology see DiGen. ed. 6, chap.10, especially pp. 165, 168 f., HomSV i. 427 BuUrg. 323 WiedÄgypt. Geschichte. i. 22. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Ham The same as cham; hot (from the tropical habitat); Cham, a son of Noah; also (as a patronymic) his descendants or their country -- Ham. see HEBREW cham Forms and Transliterations וְחָ֕ם וְחָ֣ם וְחָ֥ם וחם חָ֑ם חָ֔ם חָ֚ם חָ֣ם חָ֥ם חָֽם׃ חם חם׃ cham ḥām veCham wə·ḥām wəḥāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 5:32 HEB: שֵׁ֖ם אֶת־ חָ֥ם וְאֶת־ יָֽפֶת׃ NAS: of Shem, Ham, and Japheth. KJV: begat Shem, Ham, and Japheth. INT: and Noah of Shem Ham and Japheth Genesis 6:10 Genesis 7:13 Genesis 9:18 Genesis 9:18 Genesis 9:22 Genesis 10:1 Genesis 10:6 Genesis 10:20 1 Chronicles 1:4 1 Chronicles 1:8 1 Chronicles 4:40 Psalm 78:51 Psalm 105:23 Psalm 105:27 Psalm 106:22 16 Occurrences |
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