Strong’s H2525

חָם

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

cham

Pronunciation

khawm

Definition

Ham

Meaning

hot

Usage

In the Bible, "Ham" is primarily used as a proper noun referring to one of the sons of Noah. Ham is traditionally understood to be the progenitor of several nations, including the Egyptians, Canaanites, and other African and Near Eastern peoples. The name "Ham" is often associated with warmth or heat, which may reflect the geographical regions his descendants inhabited.

Bible references

Joshua 9:12;Job 37:17