Abraam | Greek Mnemonics

Bill Mounce’s Basics of Biblical Greek Vocabulary Cards (2nd Edition):

21. Abraam (Ἀβραάμ, ὁ): Abraham

Mnemonics / Memory Aids: 

A.) Abraham sacrificed a (brown) ram. (See Genesis 22:13. Note: The ram’s color is not specifically mentioned in the biblical text.)

B.) “Ah, brave man!”: Imagine a Greek historian exclaiming, “Ah, brave man, this Abraam!” The phrase directly connects the sound to a characteristic of Abraham. (Google Gemini) 

C.) “Abraam has no ‘ham’—but it’s still Abraham!” – Imagine Abraham going kosher—no “ham” in Abraam! (ChatGPT)