85. Abraham

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Abraham: Abraham

Original Word: אַבְרָהָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Abraham
Pronunciation: av-raw-hawm'
Phonetic Spelling: (ab-raw-hawm')
Definition: Abraham
Meaning: Abraham

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Abraham

Contracted from 'ab and an unused root (probably meaning to be populous); father of a multitude; Abraham, the later name of Abram -- Abraham.

see HEBREW 'ab

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from ab and an unused word, see Abram
Definition
"exalted father," the father of the Jewish nation
NASB Translation
Abraham (162), Abraham's (12).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from אַב (H1, meaning "father") and רָם (meaning "high" or "exalted"), with a possible connection to the root רָהָם, suggesting "multitude" or "many."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G11: Ἀβραάμ (Abraam) • The Greek transliteration of Abraham, used in the New Testament to refer to the patriarch, maintaining the significance of his role and legacy in the biblical narrative.

Usage: Abraham is a proper noun used as the name of the patriarch Abraham, a central figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his faith and covenant with God. He is considered the father of the Israelite nation and a key figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Context: Abraham, originally named Abram, is a seminal figure in the Hebrew Bible, first introduced in Genesis 11:26. His story unfolds primarily in Genesis 12-25. God called Abram to leave his homeland and journey to a land that He would show him, promising to make him a great nation (Genesis 12:1-2). In Genesis 17:5, God changes his name from Abram, meaning "exalted father," to Abraham, meaning "father of a multitude," signifying the covenant that he would be the progenitor of many nations.

Abraham's life is marked by significant events, including his journey to Canaan, the birth of his sons Ishmael and Isaac, and the binding of Isaac, a test of faith (Genesis 22). His faith and obedience are highlighted in the New Testament, where he is often cited as a model of faith (e.g., Romans 4:3, Hebrews 11:8-19).

Abraham's covenant with God is foundational to the biblical narrative, establishing the Israelites as God's chosen people. This covenant included promises of land, descendants, and blessings, which are reiterated throughout the Scriptures.

Abraham is also recognized for his intercessory role, as seen in his plea for Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 18:16-33). His life exemplifies themes of faith, obedience, and the fulfillment of divine promises.

Forms and Transliterations

אַבְרָ֫הָ֥ם אַבְרָהָ֑ם אַבְרָהָ֔ם אַבְרָהָ֖ם אַבְרָהָ֗ם אַבְרָהָ֛ם אַבְרָהָ֜ם אַבְרָהָ֞ם אַבְרָהָ֣ם אַבְרָהָ֣ם ׀ אַבְרָהָ֤ם אַבְרָהָ֥ם אַבְרָהָ֧ם אַבְרָהָ֨ם אַבְרָהָֽם׃ אַבְרָהָם֙ אַבְרָהָם֮ אברהם אברהם׃ וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם וְאַבְרָהָ֖ם וְאַבְרָהָ֣ם וְאַבְרָהָ֤ם ואברהם לְאַבְרָהָ֑ם לְאַבְרָהָ֔ם לְאַבְרָהָ֖ם לְאַבְרָהָ֗ם לְאַבְרָהָ֛ם לְאַבְרָהָ֥ם לְאַבְרָהָ֨ם לְאַבְרָהָֽם׃ לְאַבְרָהָם֩ לאברהם לאברהם׃ מֵֽאַבְרָהָ֔ם מאברהם ’aḇ·rā·hām ’aḇrāhām avraHam lə’aḇrāhām lə·’aḇ·rā·hām leavraHam mê’aḇrāhām mê·’aḇ·rā·hām meavraHam veAvraHam wə’aḇrāhām wə·’aḇ·rā·hām

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 17:5
HEB: וְהָיָ֤ה שִׁמְךָ֙ אַבְרָהָ֔ם כִּ֛י אַב־
NAS: But your name shall be Abraham; For I will make
KJV: but thy name shall be Abraham; for a father
INT: become your name shall be Abraham for the father

Genesis 17:9
HEB: אֱלֹהִים֙ אֶל־ אַבְרָהָ֔ם וְאַתָּ֖ה אֶת־
NAS: said further to Abraham, Now as for you, you shall keep
KJV: said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep
INT: God about Abraham you my covenant

Genesis 17:15
HEB: אֱלֹהִים֙ אֶל־ אַבְרָהָ֔ם שָׂרַ֣י אִשְׁתְּךָ֔
NAS: said to Abraham, As for Sarai
KJV: said unto Abraham, As for Sarai
INT: God to Abraham Sarai your wife

Genesis 17:17
HEB: וַיִּפֹּ֧ל אַבְרָהָ֛ם עַל־ פָּנָ֖יו
NAS: Then Abraham fell on his face
KJV: Then Abraham fell upon his face,
INT: fell Abraham on his face

Genesis 17:18
HEB: וַיֹּ֥אמֶר אַבְרָהָ֖ם אֶל־ הָֽאֱלֹהִ֑ים
NAS: And Abraham said to God,
KJV: And Abraham said unto God,
INT: said and Abraham to God

Genesis 17:22
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֔ים מֵעַ֖ל אַבְרָהָֽם׃
NAS: with him, God went up from Abraham.
KJV: went up from Abraham.
INT: God from Abraham

Genesis 17:23
HEB: וַיִּקַּ֨ח אַבְרָהָ֜ם אֶת־ יִשְׁמָעֵ֣אל
NAS: Then Abraham took Ishmael
KJV: And Abraham took Ishmael
INT: took Abraham Ishmael his son

Genesis 17:23
HEB: בְּאַנְשֵׁ֖י בֵּ֣ית אַבְרָהָ֑ם וַיָּ֜מָל אֶת־
NAS: among the men of Abraham's household,
KJV: among the men of Abraham's house;
INT: the men household of Abraham's and circumcised the flesh

Genesis 17:24
HEB: וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם בֶּן־ תִּשְׁעִ֥ים
NAS: Now Abraham was ninety-nine years
KJV: And Abraham [was] ninety years
INT: now Abraham old ninety

Genesis 17:26
HEB: הַזֶּ֔ה נִמּ֖וֹל אַבְרָהָ֑ם וְיִשְׁמָעֵ֖אל בְּנֽוֹ׃
NAS: day Abraham was circumcised,
KJV: day was Abraham circumcised,
INT: he was circumcised Abraham and Ishmael his son

Genesis 18:6
HEB: וַיְמַהֵ֧ר אַבְרָהָ֛ם הָאֹ֖הֱלָה אֶל־
NAS: So Abraham hurried into the tent
KJV: And Abraham hastened into the tent
INT: hurried Abraham the tent to

Genesis 18:7
HEB: הַבָּקָ֖ר רָ֣ץ אַבְרָהָ֑ם וַיִּקַּ֨ח בֶּן־
NAS: Abraham also ran to the herd,
KJV: And Abraham ran unto the herd,
INT: the herd ran Abraham and took afflicted

Genesis 18:11
HEB: וְאַבְרָהָ֤ם וְשָׂרָה֙ זְקֵנִ֔ים
NAS: Now Abraham and Sarah were old,
KJV: Now Abraham and Sarah [were] old
INT: now Abraham and Sarah were old

Genesis 18:13
HEB: יְהוָ֖ה אֶל־ אַבְרָהָ֑ם לָ֣מָּה זֶּה֩
NAS: said to Abraham, Why
KJV: said unto Abraham, Wherefore
INT: and the LORD to Abraham Why he

Genesis 18:16
HEB: פְּנֵ֣י סְדֹ֑ם וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם הֹלֵ֥ךְ עִמָּ֖ם
NAS: Sodom; and Abraham was walking
KJV: Sodom: and Abraham went
INT: toward Sodom and Abraham was walking them

Genesis 18:17
HEB: הַֽמְכַסֶּ֤ה אֲנִי֙ מֵֽאַבְרָהָ֔ם אֲשֶׁ֖ר אֲנִ֥י
NAS: Shall I hide from Abraham what
KJV: Shall I hide from Abraham that thing which
INT: hide I Abraham what I am

Genesis 18:18
HEB: וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם הָי֧וֹ יִֽהְיֶ֛ה
NAS: since Abraham will surely become
KJV: Seeing that Abraham shall surely become a great
INT: Abraham will surely become

Genesis 18:19
HEB: יְהוָה֙ עַל־ אַבְרָהָ֔ם אֵ֥ת אֲשֶׁר־
NAS: may bring upon Abraham what
KJV: may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken
INT: the LORD about Abraham what has spoken

Genesis 18:22
HEB: וַיֵּלְכ֖וּ סְדֹ֑מָה וְאַ֨בְרָהָ֔ם עוֹדֶ֥נּוּ עֹמֵ֖ד
NAS: toward Sodom, while Abraham was still
KJV: toward Sodom: but Abraham stood
INT: and went Sodom Abraham was still standing

Genesis 18:23
HEB: וַיִּגַּ֥שׁ אַבְרָהָ֖ם וַיֹּאמַ֑ר הַאַ֣ף
NAS: Abraham came near and said,
KJV: And Abraham drew near, and said,
INT: came Abraham and said indeed

Genesis 18:27
HEB: וַיַּ֥עַן אַבְרָהָ֖ם וַיֹּאמַ֑ר הִנֵּה־
NAS: And Abraham replied, Now
KJV: And Abraham answered and said,
INT: replied and Abraham and said behold

Genesis 18:33
HEB: לְדַבֵּ֖ר אֶל־ אַבְרָהָ֑ם וְאַבְרָהָ֖ם שָׁ֥ב
NAS: speaking to Abraham the LORD
KJV: communing with Abraham: and Abraham
INT: speaking to Abraham and Abraham returned

Genesis 18:33
HEB: אֶל־ אַבְרָהָ֑ם וְאַבְרָהָ֖ם שָׁ֥ב לִמְקֹמֽוֹ׃
NAS: departed, and Abraham returned
KJV: with Abraham: and Abraham returned
INT: to Abraham and Abraham returned to his place

Genesis 19:27
HEB: וַיַּשְׁכֵּ֥ם אַבְרָהָ֖ם בַּבֹּ֑קֶר אֶל־
NAS: Now Abraham arose early in the morning
KJV: And Abraham gat up early
INT: arose now Abraham the morning to

Genesis 19:29
HEB: אֱלֹהִ֖ים אֶת־ אַבְרָהָ֑ם וַיְשַׁלַּ֤ח אֶת־
NAS: remembered Abraham, and sent
KJV: remembered Abraham, and sent
INT: remembered God Abraham and sent Lot

175 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 85
175 Occurrences

’aḇ·rā·hām — 139 Occ.
lə·’aḇ·rā·hām — 27 Occ.
mê·’aḇ·rā·hām — 1 Occ.
wə·’aḇ·rā·hām — 8 Occ.