Lexical Definition
Ἀράμ Arám (ar-am') Ram N:N-M-P
of Hebrew origin (רָם)
Aram.
- Aram (i.e. Ram), an Israelite
Abbott-Smith
Ἀράμ indec. (Heb. רָם),
Aram: Mt 1:3, 4, Lk 3:33 (R, txt., WH, Ἀρνεί).†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Matthew | 1:3 · 1:4 |
| Luke | 3:33 |
Profile
Male • Son of Hezron • Son of Hezron, ancestor of David and Jesus
Man living at the time of United Monarchy
Ram was the son of Hezron and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ.
- A man from the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.19;
- referred to as Ram רָם, or Ram (KJV= Aram) Ἀράμ, or Admin (KJV= Aram, NIV= Ram) Ἀδμίν, or Admin (KJV= Aram, NIV= Ram) Ἀρνὶ;
- son of Hezron חֶצְרוֹן;
- a brother of Jerahmeel יְרַחְמְאֵל, Caleb כָּלֵב, Segub שְׂגוּב and Ashhur אַשְׁחוּר;
- father of Amminadab עַמִּינָדָב.
Ram, also known as Aram or Arni, was the son of Hezron and a descendant of Judah (Ruth 4:19; 1 Chronicles 2:9; Matthew 1:3; Luke 3:33). He was the father of Amminadab and an ancestor of King David and Jesus Christ. Ram is mentioned in the genealogies of David and Jesus, highlighting the lineage from the tribe of Judah to the Messiah. His inclusion in these genealogies underscores the importance of tracing the ancestry of key biblical figures, particularly in relation to the fulfillment of God's promises through the line of David.
All entries for Ram or Admin or Arni: רָם ☩ Ἀράμ ☩ Ἀδμίν ☩ Ἀρνὶ