Definition: The word "Aramaean" is an obscure term in Hebrew literature, possibly a title or name given to a tribe that lived in Mesopotamia during the 2nd century BCE. The name was not known until much later, but it did appear in the Bible, where it appears as a Hebrew name for a person who had been born of a woman's womb and whose father also bore children from other women's wombs. The term has several definitions: 1. Aramaean - The Hebrew word for "Aramide" (a term used to describe the Babylonian Empire), meaning those who were born or grew up in Mesopotamia. 2. Aramaean people - Those belonging to this group, often called "the sons of Esau," because they have been known to be descendants of Isaac, and their language is known as Arabic-like, with a characteristic nasal sound and an accent that distinguishes them from other tribes. 3. The Aramaic people - An ancient name given to the Mesopotamian peoples who lived in the region, specifically those who spoke Aramaic. The exact meaning of the word "Aramaean" has been lost over time, but it is often associated with a group or tribe that was located in the Middle East and had a significant role in the development and organization of the ancient Babylonian Empire.