Original Word: יְקַמְעָם
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yqam`am
Pronunciation: yeh-kaw-mawm'
Phonetic Spelling: (yek-am'-awm)
Definition: Yeqamam
Meaning: Jekamam

Jekameam

From quwm and am; (the) people will rise; Jekamam, an Israelite -- Jekameam. Compare Yhowyaqiym, Yoqm'am.

see HEBREW quwm

see HEBREW am

see HEBREW Yhowyaqiym

see HEBREW Yoqm'am

Word Origin
from qum and am
Definition
"may kinsman establish," a Levite
NASB Translation
Jekameam (2).

יְקַמְעָם proper name, masculine (= יָ֫קֶם עָם according to Ol^{§ 277 i}; meaning then may kinsman establish, compare Gray^{Prop. N. 46 f.} 59); — a Levite 1 Chronicles 23:19; 1 Chronicles 24:23, Ικεμιας, Ιοκομ (1 Chronicles 24:23), etc., ᵐ5^L Ιακαμιας.

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root קום (qum), meaning "to rise" or "to stand," and possibly עָם (am), meaning "people."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for the Hebrew name יְקַמְעָם (Jekamam), as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew genealogical context.

Usage: The name Jekamam appears in genealogical contexts within the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the lineage of the tribe of Benjamin.

Context: Jekamam is a figure mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Benjamin. The name appears in 1 Chronicles 23:19, where Jekamam is listed as a descendant of Hebron, a Levite. This context places Jekamam within the Levitical genealogies, highlighting the importance of lineage and heritage in the organization of the Levitical duties and responsibilities. The mention of Jekamam underscores the detailed record-keeping and the significance of family lines in the tribal and religious structure of ancient Israel. The name itself, suggesting the rising or standing of the people, may reflect a hope or prophecy concerning the role or future of his descendants within the community.

וִֽיקַמְעָ֖ם ויקמעם יְקַמְעָ֖ם יקמעם vikamAm wî·qam·‘ām wîqam‘ām yə·qam·‘ām yekamAm yəqam‘āmInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts