A trading partner of Tyre, possibly in Arabia
Raamah
Named in 1 verse of Ezekiel, first in Ezekiel 27:22.
רַעְמָהRaamah
The name means “greatness; thunder; some sort of evil.” Hitchcock's Bible Names, 1869
About Raamah Written by AI
Raamah is mentioned in the Bible as one of the trading partners of the city of Tyre, along with Sheba (Ezek. 27:22). The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with Tyre, supplying them with the best of all kinds of spices, precious stones, and gold (Ezek. 27:22). The exact location of Raamah is uncertain, but it is generally believed to have been situated in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula, possibly in the region of modern-day Yemen. This identification is based on the association of Raamah with Sheba, a kingdom known for its wealth and located in the southern Arabian Peninsula. The reference to Raamah in Ezekiel's prophecy highlights the extensive trade network of Tyre, which included distant lands such as Arabia. The precious commodities mentioned—spices, gems, and gold—were highly valued in the ancient world and contributed to Tyre's prosperity and reputation as a major commercial center.
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
Easton's Bible Dictionary, 1897
This entry is on the name Raamah, and may cover more than one person or place by that name.
Thunder. (1.) One of the sons of Cush (Gen. 10:7). (2.) A country which traded with Tyre (Ezek. 27:22).
M. G. Easton, Illustrated Bible Dictionary, third edition (1897), public domain, from CrossWire. Shown as written; its Scripture quotes are from older translations.
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Where the Bible names it
- Ezekiel 27:22
The merchants of Sheba and Raamah traded with you; for your wares they exchanged gold, the finest of all spices, and precious stones.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.