חוּרָ֤ם
𐤇𐤅𐤓𐤌
Churam
Hiram
Proper name: Huram. Primarily used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, notably referring to a prominent craftsman of Tyrian origin engaged by Solomon for temple construction. The name is likely derived from a root meaning 'noble' or conveying the idea of 'whiteness,' but its precise nuance in personal naming is uncertain. Used for both Israelite and Aramean individuals.
2 Chronicles 2:10 · Word #2
Lexicon H2361
| Lemma | חוּרָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤇𐤅𐤓𐤌 |
| Transliteration | Churam |
| Strong's | H2361 |
| Definition | Proper name: Huram. Primarily used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, notably referring to a prominent craftsman of Tyrian origin engaged by Solomon for temple construction. The name is likely derived from a root meaning 'noble' or conveying the idea of 'whiteness,' but its precise nuance in personal naming is uncertain. Used for both Israelite and Aramean individuals. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Hiram |
SIBI-P1 Translation H2361-01
Noble One
| Morphological Notes | Proper masculine singular personal name (HNp). |
| Rendering Rationale | The proper name derives from the root חור, conveying whiteness or nobility in an abstract or honorific sense. Rendering it as "Noble One" preserves the root-based sense of distinction while reflecting its use as a singular personal name. |
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SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Churam
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: Noble One |
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