5902. Iram
Lexicon
Iram: Iram

Original Word: עִירָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Iyram
Pronunciation: ee-RAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (ee-rawm')
Definition: Iram
Meaning: Iram

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Iram

From iyr; city-wise; Iram, an Idumaean -- Iram.

see HEBREW iyr

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from ir
Definition
an Edomite
NASB Translation
Iram (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
עִירָם proper name, masculine in Edom Genesis 36:43 = 1 Chronicles 1:54, Ζαφω(ε)ιν (A Gen Ηραμ).

עֵירֹם see עור

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עִיר (ir), meaning "city," combined with the suffix -ם (am), which can denote "people" or "tribe."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name Iram, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context and does not have a direct Greek equivalent in the Septuagint or New Testament texts.

Usage: Iram is used as a proper noun, specifically as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Iram is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the Edomites. He is listed as one of the chiefs of Edom, a descendant of Esau, the brother of Jacob. The mention of Iram is found in the context of the Edomite chiefs, who were leaders of clans or tribes within the region of Edom. The reference to Iram is brief, appearing in the genealogical listings that outline the descendants of Esau, emphasizing the historical and familial connections among the Edomites. The name Iram is found in the following passage:

Genesis 36:43 (BSB): "Magdiel, and Iram. These were the chiefs of Edom, according to their settlements in the land they possessed. (This is Esau, the father of the Edomites.)"

This passage highlights the role of Iram as a chief, indicating his leadership position within the Edomite community. The genealogical context underscores the importance of lineage and tribal leadership in the ancient Near Eastern culture.

Forms and Transliterations
עִירָ֑ם עירם ‘î·rām ‘îrām iRam
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Englishman's Concordance
Genesis 36:43
HEB: מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל אַלּ֣וּף עִירָ֑ם אֵ֣לֶּה ׀ אַלּוּפֵ֣י
NAS: chief Iram. These
KJV: duke Iram: these [be] the dukes
INT: Magdiel chief Iram These are the chiefs

1 Chronicles 1:54
HEB: מַגְדִּיאֵ֖ל אַלּ֣וּף עִירָ֑ם אֵ֖לֶּה אַלּוּפֵ֥י
NAS: chief Iram. These
KJV: duke Iram. These [are] the dukes
INT: Magdiel chief Iram These the chiefs

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 5902
2 Occurrences


‘î·rām — 2 Occ.















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