Strong’s H2492

חָלַם

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

chalam

Pronunciation

khaw-LAM

Definition

To dream

Meaning

to bind firmly, to be, plump, to dream

Usage

The Hebrew verb "chalam" primarily means "to dream." It is used in the context of experiencing dreams, often with a sense of divine or prophetic significance. In the Hebrew Bible, dreams are frequently seen as a medium through which God communicates with individuals, providing guidance, warnings, or revelations about future events.

Bible references

Genesis 28:12;Genesis 37:5;Genesis 37:6;Genesis 37:6;Genesis 37:9;Genesis 37:9;Genesis 37:10;Genesis 40:5;Genesis 40:8;Genesis 41:1;Genesis 41:5;Genesis 41:11;Genesis 41:11;Genesis 41:15;Genesis 42:9;Deuteronomy 13:1;Deuteronomy 13:3;Deuteronomy 13:5;Judges 7:13;Job 39:4;Psalm 126:1;Isaiah 29:8;Isaiah 29:8;Isaiah 38:16;Jeremiah 23:25