Ἰωρείμ (Iōreim)
Iōreim
Jorim
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The name Iōreim, rendered in English as Jorim, appears only once in the New Testament within the genealogy of Jesus found in Luke 3:29. It identifies one specific ancestor in the long line tracing Christ’s human descent back through David and Abraham.
Etymologically, the name means "whom Jehovah has exalted." This meaning reflects a common pattern in Hebrew naming, where personal names often serve as brief theological statements about God’s action or character. In this context, it marks Jorim as the son of Matthat.
Although the text provides no further biographical details about this individual, his inclusion underscores the thoroughness of the genealogical record. By listing him alongside numerous other figures, the Gospel writer emphasizes the continuity of Jesus’ lineage and his rightful place within Israel’s historical story.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jorim appears in Luke’s genealogy as a link between Joseph and Eliezer. His name means "whom Jehovah has exalted," a reminder that God lifts up people for His purposes. Even without recorded deeds, this ancestor shows how Jesus’ human roots connect to Israel’s history.
For your faith, Jorim’s inclusion highlights the care in Scripture’s record. It reassures us that Christ’s lineage is thorough and intentional. This continuity strengthens confidence in Jesus’ identity as the promised Messiah who fulfills God’s ancient plans.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- of Jorim1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- Ἰωρὶμ1×
Key Verses
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Luke 3:29
the son of Jose, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi,
This occurrence places Jorim between Eliezer and Matthat, anchoring his name in the specific chain of descent that Luke traces back to Adam.