To: Biblical Hebrew <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: [b-hebrew] The Name Abraham
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:42:52 -0500
Dear List-Members:
This may have been a subject of past discussion but as I am new to the forum I do seek some help.
Hebrew names usually have meanings that can be determined from semantic and phonetic analysis. However, the name Abraham seems to be quite a challenge as the traditional interpretation "Father of a multitude" or "Father of many nations" just does not account for the presence of the consonant rosh.
Can anyone help to a better understanding or suggest an approach that could assist with determining a more appropriate meaning.
Thanks,
Lascelles James
[b-hebrew] The Name Abraham,
lascelles James, 03/10/2013