חַמְרָן (cham.ran)
cham.ran
Hemdan
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Chamran appears in the genealogies of Esau’s descendants, specifically as a son of Dishon in 1 Chronicles 1:41. It serves as an alternative spelling for Hemdan (H2533), who is also listed in Genesis 36:26. In these lists, he is identified as the brother of Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran, placing him within the early tribal structure of Edom.
While the name itself does not carry a detailed narrative role, its presence highlights the careful preservation of family lines in Scripture. The variation between Chamran and Hemdan reflects common textual shifts in Hebrew proper names during the transmission of these ancient records. For readers tracing the lineage of Esau, this entry confirms the continuity of his household through multiple generations.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
Names in Scripture often seem like mere footnotes, yet they anchor our faith in historical reality. Chamran appears in the genealogy of Esau’s descendants, recorded in 1 Chronicles 1:41 as a son of Dishon. This brief mention is not random; it reflects the careful preservation of family lines that God maintained through generations.
For you, this detail offers comfort. It shows that God remembers every individual, even those whose stories are told in a single line. The variation between Chamran and Hemdan in other texts highlights how faithfully these records were passed down. You can trust that the same God who tracked these ancient families is intimately aware of your life today.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- Hamran1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- חַמְרָ֥ן1×
Key Verses
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I Chronicles 1:41
The son of Anah: Dishon. The sons of Dishon: Hamran, Eshban, Ithran, and Cheran.
This verse lists Chamran as a son of Dishon, confirming his place in the Edomite tribal structure and preserving his lineage alongside brothers like Eshban and Cheran.