LEARN THE HIDDEN MEANINGS
OF THE BIBLE
Abram is composed of two words Av and Ram and means “the father is lofty”. This is an exalted name, but it is haughty and not fitting for the patriarch of a new people. Abraham, on the other hand, contains the words Av and Hamon, which is a reference to the phrase “I have made you ancestor of a multitude of nations” (Gen. 17:5). The change is minor, the only difference being one Hebrew letter: ה (pronounced hey). This letter is has been inserted into the middle of the word ram essentially turning “lofty” into “multitude”. But the impact is major. The emphasis is no longer on the individual distinction of one leader, but on the collective greatness of the entire multitude. This is a theme continues throughout the entire Hebrew Bible.
Reading the words of the Bible in their original language of composition is the most powerful way of understanding the authentic meaning of Scripture. When you cut through the fog created by translations, you can encounter God’s word firsthand. Enroll in our Biblical Hebrew course and begin your life journey today.
