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H569 · Hebrew · Old Testament
עַמְרָם
Amram
Proper noun, masculine
Amram — father of Moses, Aaron, Miriam

Definition

The Hebrew proper name Amram most likely means 'exalted people' or 'the kinsman is exalted.' Most famously borne by the father of Moses, Aaron, and Miriam. Amram was of the tribe of Levi and married Jochebed, also a Levite.

Usage & Theological Significance

Amram's family is one of the most consequential in redemptive history. From this single family came the deliverer (Moses), the first high priest (Aaron), and a prophetess who led Israel in worship (Miriam). God's purposes often flow through ordinary, faithful households. Amram and Jochebed's courage in hiding Moses (Hebrews 11:23) is held up as an example of faith — they feared God more than they feared Pharaoh.

Key Bible Verses

Exodus 6:18The sons of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
Exodus 6:20Amram married his father's sister Jochebed, and she bore him Aaron and Moses.
Numbers 3:19By their clans, the descendants of Kohath were Amram, Izhar, Hebron and Uzziel.
Hebrews 11:23By faith Moses' parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child.
1 Chronicles 6:3The children of Amram: Aaron, Moses and Miriam.

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