Ἰωράμ
Iōrám
G2496 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
A personal name, 'Joram' (of Hebrew origin), derived from the meaning 'Yahweh is exalted.' In the Greek of the Septuagint and New Testament genealogies, Ἰωράμ is used as a transliteration of the Hebrew יוֹרָם, denoting specific Israelite royal figures. The primary use is as a proper name, with no common noun meaning. In biblical contexts, it refers to different individuals, including kings of Israel and Judah.
Semantic Range
(1) personal name, Joram; (2) by extension, a reference to Israelite or Judahite royal figures
Root / Etymology
From the Hebrew יוֹרָם (Yoram), which is often understood to mean 'Yahweh is exalted' (from יְהוָה 'Yahweh' + רוּם 'to be high, exalted'). Greek Ἰωράμ is the direct transliteration of the Hebrew name.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Ἰωράμ appears in the Septuagint and in New Testament genealogical lists (e.g., Matthew 1:8) as the Greek rendering of the Hebrew personal name יוֹרָם. The name is attested in the context of Israelite and Judahite kings: in the Hebrew Bible, Joram (Yoram) is a king of Israel (son of Ahab) and also a king of Judah (son of Jehoshaphat); the Greek transliteration does not distinguish between these figures apart from context. The name is used exclusively as a proper name and carries no generic meaning in Greek. Standard English translations often retain the Hebrew form 'Joram,' sometimes conflating distinct individuals. Use is limited to genealogical and historical references; no significant semantic shift occurred in Koine Greek usage. Its inclusion in the New Testament reflects reliance on Septuagint genealogical traditions.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (יוֹרָם); Joram, an Israelite:--Joram.
Root Family
Ἰωράμ (Iōram) — proper name, to be high, to be exalted
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2496-01 |
Ἰωράμ | ioram | N ACC M SG |
Joram | Joram | Ioram | 2 |
Occurrences in Scripture
2 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G2496-01 |
Matthew 1:8 | Ἰωράμ | ioram | N ACC M SG |
Joram | Joram | Ioram |
G2496-01 |
Matthew 1:8 | Ἰωρὰμ | ioram-2 | N NOM M SG |
Joram | Joram | Ioram |