⚡ IN BRIEF (SUMMARY)
Abram is the original name of the patriarch later known as Abraham, signifying 'exalted father' before its alteration to Abraham.
What is the meaning of Abram in the Bible?
Abram is the original name of the patriarch later known as Abraham, signifying 'exalted father' before its alteration to Abraham.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing Abram as the initial name helps readers trace the narrative arc of divine covenant and identity transformation in Genesis 17.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
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Lesson 3: The Call of Abram & Covenant Promise
Explore this concept in depth with our step-by-step group leader guide, commentary, and printable participant worksheet for Genesis 12:1–9.
Open Study Guide & Worksheet →Source Attribution & Provenance
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE) and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been editorially modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and formatted for fast contextual reference.