גַּ֫חַם
ga.cham
Gaham
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredAccording to the lexicon data, the Hebrew word "gaham" (also transliterated as "ga.cham") is a proper name attributed to a person. This single reference suggests that "gaham" is a unique name, rather than a common noun or title. The fact that it appears only once in the Bible implies a specific, individual reference. Given the limited data, it is difficult to definitively state the meaning or significance of "gaham." However, as a proper name, it is likely that "gaham" held personal or familial significance to its bearer or the individuals who used the name. The solitary occurrence in the Bible may indicate that "gaham" was a lesser-known or obscure figure, or that the name was used in a more localized or regional context. Overall, the data suggests that "gaham" is a unique, personally named individual without further context, scope, or application.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text