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Gaham — the meaning of the Hebrew name גַּחַם

גַּחַם

Gacham · pronounced gah'-kham · Strong's H1514 · a man

Gaham means flame.

Strong's definition

from an unused root meaning to burn; flame; Gacham, a son of Nahor.

First appearance

Gen 22:24 And his concubine, whose name was Reumah, she bare also Tebah, and Gaham, and Thahash, and Maachah. (KJV)

Every verse that names Gaham

1 occurrence in 1 verse — Genesis

Gen 22:24

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