1987. Helem
Strong's Lexicon
Helem: Helem

Original Word: הֶלֶם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Helem
Pronunciation: HAY-lem
Phonetic Spelling: (hay'-lem)
Definition: Helem
Meaning: Helem

Word Origin: Derived from an unused root meaning "to dream" or "to be strong."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the name Helem in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a specific Hebrew personal name.

Usage: Helem is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It is associated with a member of the tribe of Asher, specifically mentioned in genealogical records.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of personal characteristics or divine purposes. The name Helem, potentially meaning "dream" or "strength," could reflect the aspirations or perceived qualities of the individual or family. The tribe of Asher, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, was known for its prosperity and abundance, as reflected in Jacob's blessing in Genesis 49:20.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from halam
Definition
an Asherite
NASB Translation
Helem (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
הֶ֫לֶם proper name, masculine a man of Asher 1 Chronicles 7:35.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Helem

From halam; smiter; Helem, the name of two Israelites -- Helem.

see HEBREW halam

Forms and Transliterations
הֵ֖לֶם הלם hê·lem Helem hêlem
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 7:35
HEB: וּבֶן־ הֵ֖לֶם אָחִ֑יו צוֹפַ֥ח
NAS: of his brother Helem [were] Zophah,
KJV: of his brother Helem; Zophah,
INT: the sons Helem of his brother Zophah

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 1987
1 Occurrence


hê·lem — 1 Occ.















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