Strong's Lexicon Adoram: Adoram Original Word: אֲדֹרָם Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אדר (adar), meaning "noble" or "exalted." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Adoram in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name specific to the Old Testament context. Usage: Adoram is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "noble" or "exalted." It is used to refer to a high-ranking official in the administration of King David and King Solomon. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of a person's role or status. Adoram served as an overseer of forced labor, a position of considerable authority and responsibility in the kingdom. This role was crucial for the construction projects and economic activities of the Israelite monarchy, reflecting the centralized power and administrative sophistication of the period. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincontr. for Adoniram Definition an Isr. leader NASB Translation Adoram (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲדֹרָם (contracted or corrupt, compare foregoing) same official, under David 2 Samuel 20:24, & Rehoboam 1 Kings 12:18 (= הֲדֹרָם2Chronicles 10:18). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Adoram Contracted for 'Adoniyram; Adoram (or Adoniram), an Israelite -- Adoram. see HEBREW 'Adoniyram Forms and Transliterations אֲדֹרָם֙ אדרם וַאֲדֹרָ֖ם ואדרם ’ă·ḏō·rām ’ăḏōrām adoRam vaadoRam wa’ăḏōrām wa·’ă·ḏō·rāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 20:24 HEB: וַאֲדֹרָ֖ם עַל־ הַמַּ֑ס NAS: and Adoram was over the forced labor, KJV: And Adoram [was] over the tribute: INT: and Adoram was over the forced 1 Kings 12:18 2 Occurrences |
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