Strong's Lexicon Minyamin: Minyamin Original Word: מִנְיָמִין Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָמִין (yamin), meaning "right hand" or "south." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Minyamin in the Strong's Greek Dictionary, as it is a proper Hebrew name. However, the concept of the "right hand" is often translated in Greek as δεξιός (dexios), Strong's Greek #1188. Usage: The name Minyamin means "from the right hand" or "southward." It is used as a proper name for individuals in the Hebrew Bible. The name suggests a position of favor or strength, as the right hand is often associated with power and authority in biblical literature. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, names were often given to reflect characteristics, familial hopes, or divine attributes. The right hand was considered a place of honor and strength, which may indicate the esteemed position or hopeful future of those named Minyamin. The name is reflective of the cultural importance placed on lineage and heritage in Israelite society. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom min and yamin Definition "from the right hand," the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Miniamin (3). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Miniamin From min and yamiyn; from (the) right hand; Minjamin, the name of two Israelites -- Miniamin. Compare Miyamin. see HEBREW min see HEBREW yamiyn see HEBREW Miyamin Forms and Transliterations וּ֠מִנְיָמִן ומנימן לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין למנימין מִ֠נְיָמִין מנימין lə·min·yā·mîn leMinyaMin ləminyāmîn min·yā·mîn Minyamin minyāmîn ū·min·yā·min Uminyamin ūminyāminLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 2 Chronicles 31:15 HEB: יָד֡וֹ עֵ֣דֶן וּ֠מִנְיָמִן וְיֵשׁ֨וּעַ וּֽשְׁמַֽעְיָ֜הוּ NAS: [were] Eden, Miniamin, Jeshua, KJV: And next him [were] Eden, and Miniamin, and Jeshua, INT: his authority him Eden Miniamin and Jeshua Shemaiah Nehemiah 12:17 Nehemiah 12:41 3 Occurrences |
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