RAM răm (רָ֖ם; LXX ̔Ραμ, variations ̓Αράμ, G730, or ̓Αρραν, meaning high). 1. One of the ancestors of King David mentioned only in genealogies (Ruth 4:19; and 1 Chron 2:9). Also an ancestor of Jesus according to Matthew 1:3, 4 (̓Αράμ, G730, in Gr. resulting in Aram in KJV). In Luke 3:33 the Gr. MSS differ with both Arin and Aram attested.

2. The first-born son of Jerahmeel of Judah (1 Chron 2:25, 27). This Ram is apparently the nephew of the Ram in # 1 above according to 1 Chronicles 2:9.

3. The head of the family of Elihu who was one of the “comforters” of Job (Job 32:2).

RAM. See Sheep.