E25 NAMES IN THE BIBLE PART 4: ABRAHAM

So, who was Avraham? I'm sure most of you have heard of him, even if you've never read Genesis. He is the father of the Jewish people. And why was he chosen by Yahweh Elohim, and for what purpose? Did Avraham do something to earn Elohim's favor? These are questions I hope to answer as we explore Avraham's character and life.

Avraham's birth name was Avram. The name change that eventually happened in the narrative, is of great significance (which I will cover later). In Hebrew his name was אַבְרָם av-rawm', note the pronunciation, "Avram" (the "bet" here in this name is pronounced with a "v" sound in Hebrew). It is a compound word; "Ab", means father, and "Ram" means exalted; "exalted father."

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