Berean Strong's Lexicon Heman: Heman Original Word: הֵימָן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root word אָמַן (aman), meaning "to be faithful" or "to be true." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Heman in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper noun specific to Hebrew culture and texts. Usage: Heman is a personal name in the Hebrew Bible, meaning "faithful" or "trustworthy." It is used to refer to several individuals, most notably a wise man and a musician in the service of King David. Cultural and Historical Background: Heman is recognized as one of the sons of Zerah, a descendant of Judah, and is noted for his wisdom. He is also identified as a Levitical singer and a key figure in the musical worship established by King David. Heman, along with Asaph and Ethan, was appointed to lead the music in the house of the Lord, playing a significant role in the liturgical life of ancient Israel. His contributions to the Psalms, particularly Psalm 88, highlight the depth of his spiritual and artistic expression. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aman Definition an Isr. name NASB Translation Heman (16). Brown-Driver-Briggs הֵימָן proper name, masculine Heman (faithful, compare Aramaic מְהֵימָן,  ) a wise man with whom Solomon is compared 1 Kings 5:11, where app. son of Mahol (Klo sons of the dance); named with 3 others, one being Ethan the Ezrahite; 1 Chronicles 2:6 a Heman is named with same 3+1 other, & all called sons of Zerah of Judah; Heman appears Psalm 88:1 also as the Ezrahite (see below זרח), compare Ethan above; in other passages Heman is a Levite; specifically Kohathite, son of Joel, called the singer (הַמְשׁוֺרֵר) 1 Chronicles 6:18 ("" Asaph v.1 Chronicles 6:24, Ethan v.1 Chronicles 6:29); Heman, Asaph & Ethan named as the singers (הַמְשֹׁרְרִים) 1 Chronicles 15:17,19; compare Heman & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 16:41,42 ("" Asaph 1 Chronicles 16:37); Heman, Asaph & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; elsewhere בְּנֵי אָ סָף וְהֵימָן וִידוּתוּן 1 Chronicles 25:1 compare 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:5; 1 Chronicles 25:5; בְּנֵי הֵימָן2Chronicles 29:14 ("" בְּנֵי ידוּתוּן); — 2 Chronicles 25:5 Heman is called חֹזֵה הַמֶּלָח בְּדִבְ רֵי הַאֱלֹהִים (compare Asaph 2 Chronicles 29:30, Jeduthun 2 Chronicles 35:15). — On question of identity of Heman in these various connections, see Thes Comm. הֵימָן proper name see אמן. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Heman Probably from 'aman; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites -- Heman. see HEBREW 'aman Forms and Transliterations הֵימָ֖ן הֵימָ֡ן הֵימָ֣ן הֵימָ֥ן הֵימָ֨ן הֵימָן֙ הימן וְהֵימָ֛ן וְהֵימָ֣ן וְהֵימָ֤ן וְהֵימָ֧ן וְהֵימָֽן׃ והימן והימן׃ לְהֵימָ֑ן לְהֵימָ֗ן לְהֵימָ֣ן לְהֵימָ֥ן להימן hê·mān heiMan hêmān lə·hê·mān leheiMan ləhêmān veheiMan wə·hê·mān wəhêmānLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Kings 4:31 HEB: מֵאֵיתָ֣ן הָאֶזְרָחִ֗י וְהֵימָ֧ן וְכַלְכֹּ֛ל וְדַרְדַּ֖ע NAS: the Ezrahite, Heman, Calcol KJV: the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, INT: Ethan the Ezrahite Heman Calcol and Darda 1 Chronicles 2:6 1 Chronicles 6:33 1 Chronicles 15:17 1 Chronicles 15:19 1 Chronicles 16:41 1 Chronicles 16:42 1 Chronicles 25:1 1 Chronicles 25:4 1 Chronicles 25:4 1 Chronicles 25:5 1 Chronicles 25:5 1 Chronicles 25:6 2 Chronicles 5:12 2 Chronicles 29:14 2 Chronicles 35:15 Psalm 88:1 17 Occurrences |
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