Strong's Lexicon Chiram: Hiram Original Word: חִירָם Word Origin: Derived from the root חוּר (chur), meaning "noble" or "free." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Hiram in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew and Phoenician contexts. Usage: The name "Hiram" is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to two notable figures: Hiram, the king of Tyre, and Hiram, a skilled craftsman from Tyre. The name signifies nobility and freedom, reflecting the high status and esteemed roles these individuals played in biblical narratives. Cultural and Historical Background: Hiram, king of Tyre, was a significant ally of King David and King Solomon. His reign is noted for the strong political and economic ties he established with Israel, particularly through trade and the provision of materials and craftsmen for the construction of the Temple in Jerusalem. Tyre was a prominent Phoenician city known for its wealth and maritime prowess. The other Hiram, a craftsman, was renowned for his expertise in bronze work, contributing to the Temple's construction under Solomon's reign. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originshort. from Achiram Definition a Benjamite, also two Arameans (Syrians) NASB Translation Hiram (22), Hiram's (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs חִירָם proper name, masculine Hiram (Phoenician חרם; abbreviated from foregoing) — ׳ח 2 Samuel 5:11 18t. 1Kings + Kt 1 Chronicles 14:1; 2Chronicles 4:11; 9:10 (all Qr חוּרָם); חִירוֺם 1 Kings 5:24; 1 Kings 5:32; 1 Kings 7:40; also חוּרָם 1 Chronicles 8:5 9t. Chronicles — 1 king of Tyre, contemporary of David & Solomon 2 Samuel 5:11; 1 Kings 5:15 (twice in verse); 1 Kings 5:16; 1 Kings 5:21; 1 Kings 5:22; 1 Kings 5:24; 1 Kings 5:25 (twice in verse); 1 Kings 5:26; 1 Kings 5:32; 1 Kings 9:11 (twice in verse); 1 Kings 9:12,14,27; 1 Kings 10:11,12; 1 Chronicles 14:1; 2Chron 2:2; 2 Chronicles 2:10; 2 Chronicles 2:11; 2 Chronicles 8:2,18; 9:10,21. 2 an artificer of Tyre, sent by Hiram the king 1 Kings 7:13,40 (twice in verse); 1 Kings 7:45; 2Chron 2:12; 2 Chronicles 4:11 (twice in verse); 2Chronicles 4:16. 3 a Benjamite 1 Chronicles 8:5. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Hiram, Huram Or Chiyrowm {khee-rome'}; another form of Chuwram; Chiram or Chirom, the name of two Tyrians -- Hiram, Huram. see HEBREW Chuwram Forms and Transliterations חִיר֔וֹם חִיר֖וֹם חִיר֜וֹם חִירָ֑ם חִירָ֔ם חִירָ֖ם חִירָ֗ם חִירָ֛ם חִירָ֣ם חִירָ֤ם חִירָ֨ם חִירָם֙ חוּרָ֗ם חוּרָ֨ם חוּרָם֙ חורם חירום חירם לְחִירָ֖ם לְחִירָ֜ם לְחִירָם֙ לחירם chiRam chiRom chuRam ḥî·rām ḥî·rō·wm ḥîrām ḥîrōwm ḥū·rām ḥūrām lə·ḥî·rām lechiRam ləḥîrāmLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Samuel 5:11 HEB: וַ֠יִּשְׁלַח חִירָ֨ם מֶֽלֶךְ־ צֹ֥ר NAS: Then Hiram king of Tyre KJV: And Hiram king of Tyre INT: sent Hiram king of Tyre 1 Kings 5:1 1 Kings 5:1 1 Kings 5:2 1 Kings 5:7 1 Kings 5:8 1 Kings 5:10 1 Kings 5:11 1 Kings 5:11 1 Kings 5:12 1 Kings 5:18 1 Kings 7:13 1 Kings 7:40 1 Kings 7:40 1 Kings 7:45 1 Kings 9:11 1 Kings 9:11 1 Kings 9:12 1 Kings 9:14 1 Kings 9:27 1 Kings 10:11 1 Kings 10:22 1 Chronicles 14:1 2 Chronicles 4:11 2 Chronicles 9:10 25 Occurrences |
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