Abram

[ ey-bruhm ]

/ ˈeɪ brəm /

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noun

an earlier name of Abraham. Genesis 17:5.

a male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “exalted father.”

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How to use Abram in a sentence

I was there to receive the Morris B. Abram Human Rights Award from the organization UN Watch.
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Now, among pagans and idolaters Abram (as he was originally called) lived until he was seventy-five.
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From such influences it was necessary that Abram should be removed if he was to found a nation with a monotheistic belief.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II|John Lord
For this signal act of heroism Abram was blessed by Melchizedek, in the name of their common lord the most high God.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume II|John Lord

In the meantime Abram Storms was acting the part of a vigilant sentinel at his station on deck.
Adrift on the Pacific|Edward S. Ellis
It was a startling awaking for Abram Storms, who did his utmost for his unfortunate captain.
Adrift on the Pacific|Edward S. Ellis