אֲחִירָמִי
𐤀𐤇𐤉𐤓𐤌𐤉
Achirami
H298 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Ethnonym denoting a member or descendant of the clan of Achiram; specifically, an individual belonging to the Achiramite lineage or sub-division within the tribe of Benjamin. The term functions as a collective or individual label for those identified genealogically with Achiram. Semantic range includes: member(s) of the Achiramite family or clan, Achiramite(s).
Semantic Range
Achiramite, member of the clan of Achiram, descendant(s) of Achiram
Root / Etymology
Formed by affixing the Hebrew patronymic ending -ִי (-î) to the proper name אֲחִירָם (Achiram), itself possibly from the root אָח (brother) + רָם (exalted). The root אָח, רָם means 'brother' and 'exalted,' but in the derived form אֲחִירָמִי the actual lexical meaning is that of lineage or tribe membership.
Historical & Contextual Notes
The term אֲחִירָמִי appears as a genealogical designation in the Hebrew Bible, especially in descriptions of the tribal divisions within Israel, notably in passages enumerating the clans of Benjamin (e.g., Numbers 26:38). The use of such patronymic forms was common in biblical genealogies to distinguish lineages within larger tribes. This designation is characteristic of the tribal and clan organization of Israelite society during the monarchic and pre-exilic periods. Later English translations sometimes use 'Ahiramites' in contexts where the original text refers to tribe or clan divisions. The label does not carry religious or geographical connotations beyond familial descent and should be distinguished from later regional or ethnic identifiers. In contrast to ethnonyms denoting wider tribal affiliations, such as 'Benjaminites,' patronymics like אֲחִירָמִי specify descent from a named ancestor within the tribe. The term is primarily functional in census and allocation passages and does not appear in narrative or legal contexts.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
patronymic from אֲחִירָם; an Achiramite or descendant (collectively) of Achiram; Ahiramites.
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אחירם (ʾ-ḥ-y-r-m) — brother, exalted
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H298-01 |
הָ/אֲחִירָמִֽי | haachirami | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Ahiramites | the Achiramite | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H298-01 |
Numbers 26:38 | הָ/אֲחִירָמִֽי | haachirami | HTd/Ngmsa |
the Ahiramites | the Achiramite |