Original Word: נַעֲמָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: na`aman
Pronunciation: nah-ah-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (nah-am-awn')
Definition: Naaman
Meaning: pleasantness

pleasant

From na'em; pleasantness (plural as concrete) -- pleasant.

see HEBREW na'em

Word Origin
from naem
Definition
pleasantness
NASB Translation
delightful (1).

I. [נַעֲמָן] noun [masculine] usually pleasantness (so Thes amoenitas), but perhaps epithet of Adonis (so Mo^{Phoen. i. 227} Lag^{Symm. i. 468; Semit. i. 32} who compare red flower called [see Lane¹⁵⁷⁸], i.e. wound of Adonis, whence ἀνεμώη; compare Ew ^{Proph. i. 364} RS^{Proph. vi. n. 10 and} see Lewy^{Fremdwörter, 49}); — only plural נִטְעֵי נַעֲמָנִים Isaiah 17:10 (ᵐ5 φύτευμα ἄπιστον) perhaps = Adonis-plantations, or gardens (on double plural see Ges^{§ 124q}; and on Ἀδώνιδος κῆποι see Rochette^{Rev. Archéol. viii. 1851, 105-123} Daremberg et Saglio^{Dict. des Antiquités (1877), i. 73, and references} WSmith^{Dict. Antiq.} (3) i. 25 Fl in Levy^{NHWB iv. 229}).

Word Origin: Derived from the root נָעֵם (na'em), meaning "to be pleasant" or "to be delightful."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct Greek equivalent for Naaman as a proper noun, the concept of "pleasantness" can be related to Greek terms such as εὐάρεστος (euarestos, Strong's Greek 2101), meaning "well-pleasing" or "acceptable," which captures a similar sense of delight or favor.

Usage: The term נַעֲמָן (Na'aman) is used as a proper noun in the Hebrew Bible, primarily as a personal name. It is most notably associated with Naaman, the commander of the army of the king of Aram, who was healed of leprosy by the prophet Elisha.

Context: • Naaman in the Bible: Naaman is a prominent figure in the narrative found in 2 Kings 5. He is described as a "great man" and "valiant warrior" but afflicted with leprosy. His story is significant for illustrating themes of faith, humility, and divine healing. Naaman's healing occurs after he follows the prophet Elisha's instruction to wash seven times in the Jordan River, despite his initial reluctance and pride. This account highlights the power of God working through the prophet and the importance of obedience and humility.
• Cultural and Historical Context: Naaman's position as a commander in the Aramean army underscores the political and military tensions between Aram (modern-day Syria) and Israel during this period. His interaction with the Israelite prophet Elisha reflects the broader narrative of God's sovereignty over all nations and peoples.
• Theological Significance: Naaman's healing serves as a testament to God's grace and the breaking down of barriers between nations. It also prefigures the New Testament theme of the inclusion of Gentiles into the faith community, as seen in Jesus' reference to Naaman in Luke 4:27, where He highlights God's willingness to extend mercy beyond Israel.

נַעֲמָנִ֔ים נעמנים na‘ămānîm na·‘ă·mā·nîm naamaNimInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts