חָרִם
cha.rim
Harim
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredBased on the lexicon data, the word "cha.rim" (H2766G) refers to a person named Harim. It appears to be a proper name used five times in the Bible. This suggests that Harim was an individual with some significance, either due to his social status, occupation, or role in the biblical narrative. The fact that Harim's name is mentioned five times may imply that he was a notable figure in ancient Jewish society. However, without additional context or details about his actions or relationships, it is difficult to determine the nature of his significance. Nevertheless, the use of proper names in historical texts can provide insight into social and cultural norms, and Harim's name may be an example of a common Jewish name during this time period. As a proper name, "cha.rim" likely functioned as an identifier for Harim in ancient texts, allowing readers to pinpoint specific individuals or accounts within larger narratives. Its limited semantic range and lack of descriptive meaning underscore the fundamental role of proper names in communicating information about people, places, and events in the biblical narrative.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
5 total occurrences across the text
The children of Harim, one thousand seventeen.
Ezra 10:21Of the sons of Harim: Maaseiah, and Elijah, and Shemaiah, and Jehiel, and Uzziah.
Ezra 10:31Of the sons of Harim: Eliezer, Isshijah, Malchijah, Shemaiah, Shimeon,
Nehemiah 7:42The children of Harim: one thousand seventeen.
1 Chronicles 24:8the third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim,