עַמְרָם (H6019) — Hebrew Lexicon

עַמְרָם

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Ameram

H6019 noun

SILEX Entry

Root עםרם people, kin, to be high, to be exalted

Definition

Proper name designating a male individual from ancient Israel, most notably the father of Aaron, Moses, and Miriam, associated with the tribe of Levi. The name may be interpreted as 'The people is exalted,' or 'exalted people,' though its precise original nuance is debated. Used exclusively as a personal name, not as a common noun.

Semantic Range

proper name of a man, patriarchal ancestor, head of Levitical family, father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam

Root / Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew root עַם (ʿam, 'people, kin, group') and רוּם (rum, 'to be high, exalted'), forming a theophoric or descriptive name. The structure and exact motivation for the combination in the name remain somewhat uncertain, as the formation suggests either a descriptive ('exalted people') or wishful ('may the people be exalted') sense.

Historical & Contextual Notes

Primarily attested as the name of the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam (Exodus 6:18–20; Numbers 26:58–59; 1 Chronicles 6:2–3). The name is also found as a descendant in the Levitical genealogies. While English Bibles consistently render עַמְרָם as 'Amram,' this is a direct transliteration, and the name's interpretive history—such as meaning 'high people' or 'an exalted kin'—reflects the component roots but is not explicitly explained in the biblical text. No evidence supports the use of this term for any group identity or title; its function is restricted to personal name. The identification of Amram as a prominent Levite patriarch is significant in genealogical records, especially relating to priestly lineage and the formative narratives of the Exodus. Translation tradition sometimes renders this figure as 'the father of Moses'; later Jewish tradition expands biographical lore, but this is outside the lexical meaning.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

probably from עַם and רוּם; high people; Amram, the name of two Israelites; Amram.

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Root Family

עםרם (ʿ-m-r-m) — people, kin, to be high, to be exalted

Word Forms

2 distinct forms

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	Occurrences
`H6019-01`	עַמְרָ֣ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People	13
`H6019-02`	לְ/עַמְרָ֗ם	leameram	`HR/Np`	to-Amram	to Exalted-People	1

Occurrences in Scripture

14 total occurrences

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1
`H6019-01`	Exodus 6:18	עַמְרָ֣ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	Exodus 6:20	עַמְרָ֜ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	Exodus 6:20	עַמְרָ֔ם	ameram-2	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	Numbers 3:19	עַמְרָ֣ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	Numbers 26:58	עַמְרָֽם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	Numbers 26:59	עַמְרָ֗ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-02`	Numbers 26:59	לְ/עַמְרָ֗ם	leameram	`HR/Np`	to-Amram	to Exalted-People
`H6019-01`	Ezra 10:34	עַמְרָ֖ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 5:28	עַמְרָ֣ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 5:29	עַמְרָ֔ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 6:3	עַמְרָ֣ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 23:12	עַמְרָ֥ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 23:13	עַמְרָ֖ם	ameram	`HNp`	Amram	Exalted People
`H6019-01`	1 Chronicles 24:20	עַמְרָם֙	ameram	`HNp`	of Amram	Exalted People

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