"And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Hamuel Meaning in the Bible
Hamuel
boy
Hamuel means "Warmth of God; Heat of God", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Hamuel appears in the King James Bible, and 1 Chronicles 4:26 is the passage most often tied to it. Hamuel speaks of a God who is warm, not cold — whose love burns with holy intensity and whose presence radiates comfort.
Is Hamuel in the Bible?
Yes — Hamuel appears in the King James Bible, including 1 Chronicles 4:26.
Pronunciation:/HAM-yoo-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningWarmth of God; Heat of God
What does Hamuel mean?
Hamuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "Warmth of God; Heat of God". Hamuel appears in the genealogy of Simeon in 1 Chronicles. Though a minor figure, his name suggests the warmth and fervor of God's presence — not a cold, distant deity but a God whose love burns with holy intensity.
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What does Hamuel mean in the Bible?
Hamuel means "Warmth of God; Heat of God" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Hamuel appears in the genealogy of Simeon in 1 Chronicles. Though a minor figure, his name suggests the warmth and fervor of God's presence — not a cold, distant deity but a God whose love burns with holy intensity.
Where does Hamuel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Hamuel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with 1 Chronicles 4:26. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Hamuel?
Hamuel has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Hamuel?
Hamuel is mentioned across 1 book of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Hamuel?
Hamuel speaks of a God who is warm, not cold — whose love burns with holy intensity and whose presence radiates comfort.
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Hamuel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Hamuel
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Hamuel?
You can read every verse where Hamuel appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.