Strong's Lexicon Yachmay: Yachmay Original Word: יַחְמַי Word Origin: Derived from the root חָמָה (chamah), meaning "to be hot" or "to rage." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for the name Yachmay, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew text. However, the concept of a "mighty man" or "warrior" can be related to Greek terms like δυνατός (dunatos) or στρατιώτης (stratiotes), which denote strength and soldiering. Usage: Yachmay is a personal name found in the Hebrew Bible. It is used to identify an individual, specifically one of the mighty warriors or men of valor associated with King David. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of ancient Israel, names often carried significant meanings and were sometimes indicative of the character or destiny of the individual. The name Yachmay, derived from a root meaning "to be hot" or "to rage," could imply a person of fervor or intensity, possibly reflecting the warrior's prowess or temperament. During the time of King David, having a group of mighty men was crucial for military success and the consolidation of the kingdom. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as cham Definition "may He protect," a man of Issachar NASB Translation Jahmai (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs יַחְמַי proper name, masculine (perhaps= יַחְמְיָה may ׳י protect ! compare Sabean יחמאל Hal187) — a man of Issachar 1 Chronicles 7:2, ᵐ5 Ειικαν, A Ιεμου, ᵐ5L Ιαμιν. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jahmai Probably from yacham; hot; Jachmai, an Israelite -- Jahmai. see HEBREW yacham Forms and Transliterations וְיַחְמַ֨י ויחמי veyachMai wə·yaḥ·may wəyaḥmayLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 7:2 HEB: וּרְפָיָ֡ה וִֽ֠ירִיאֵל וְיַחְמַ֨י וְיִבְשָׂ֜ם וּשְׁמוּאֵ֗ל NAS: Jeriel, Jahmai, Ibsam KJV: and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, INT: and Rephaiah and Jeriel and Jahmai and Jibsam and Shemuel 1 Occurrence |