Strong’s H2526

חָם

Part of speech

proper name, masculine person; location

Transliteration

Cham

Pronunciation

khawm

Definition

Ham

Meaning

Cham

Usage

In the Bible, "Cham" refers to one of the sons of Noah. Ham is traditionally considered the progenitor of several ancient peoples and nations, including the Egyptians, Canaanites, and Cushites. The name is often associated with warmth or heat, possibly reflecting the geographical regions his descendants inhabited.

Bible references

Genesis 5:32;Genesis 6:10;Genesis 7:13;Genesis 9:18;Genesis 9:18;Genesis 9:22;Genesis 10:1;Genesis 10:6;Genesis 10:20;1 Chronicles 1:4;1 Chronicles 1:8;1 Chronicles 4:40;Psalm 78:51;Psalm 105:23;Psalm 105:27;Psalm 106:22