Strong's Lexicon yaman: To go to the right, to use the right hand, to choose the right Original Word: יָמַן Word Origin: A primitive root Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "yaman," the concept of the right hand is present in the New Testament. For example, the Greek word "δεξιός" (dexios, Strong's Greek 1188) is used to denote the right hand or side, often in contexts of honor and authority, such as in Matthew 25:33 (BSB), where the sheep are placed on the right. Usage: The Hebrew verb "yaman" primarily means to go to the right or to use the right hand. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often implies a sense of favor, strength, or skill, as the right hand was traditionally considered the hand of power and authority. The term can also suggest a direction or choice, indicating a preference or decision to move towards the right. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the right hand was symbolically associated with power, authority, and blessing. The right side was often considered the side of favor and strength, while the left was seen as weaker or less favorable. This cultural understanding is reflected in various biblical texts where the right hand is associated with God's power and deliverance. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindenominative verb from yamin Definition to go to or choose the right, to use the right hand NASB Translation go to the right (2), right hand (1), turn to the right (2). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance go turn to on, use the right hand A primitive root; to be (physically) right (i.e. Firm); but used only as denominative from yamiyn and transitive, to be right-handed or take the right-hand side -- go (turn) to (on, use) the right hand. see HEBREW yamiyn Forms and Transliterations הֵימִ֖נִי הימני וְאֵימִ֔נָה ואימנה לְהֵמִ֣ין להמין מַיְמִינִ֤ים מימינים hê·mi·nî heiMini hêminî lə·hê·mîn leheMin ləhêmîn may·mî·nîm maymiNim maymînîm veeiMinah wə’êmināh wə·’ê·mi·nāhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 13:9 HEB: אִם־ הַשְּׂמֹ֣אל וְאֵימִ֔נָה וְאִם־ הַיָּמִ֖ין NAS: [to] the left, then I will go to the right; or if KJV: I pray thee, from me: if [thou wilt take] the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if [thou depart] to the right hand, INT: if the left will go if the right 2 Samuel 14:19 1 Chronicles 12:2 Ezekiel 21:16 4 Occurrences |
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