Original Word: מִנְיָמִין
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Minyamiyn
Pronunciation: min-yaw-MEEN
Phonetic Spelling: (min-yaw-meen')
Definition: Minyamin
Meaning: Minjamin

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

Word Origin
from min and yamin
Definition
"from the right hand," the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Miniamin (3).

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root מִן (min) meaning "from" and יָמִין (yamin) meaning "right hand" or "south."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name Minjamin in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of the "right hand" can be related to Greek terms such as δεξιός (dexios), meaning "right" or "right hand," which is used in various New Testament passages to denote position and authority.

Usage: Minjamin is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to individuals, specifically a priestly figure and a Levite.

Context: • Minjamin is mentioned in the context of the post-exilic period, particularly in the books of Chronicles and Nehemiah.
• In 1 Chronicles 24:9, Minjamin is listed as the head of the sixth division of priests during the time of King David. This division was part of the 24 priestly courses established to organize the service in the temple.
• In Nehemiah 12:17, Minjamin is mentioned as a priest during the time of Joiakim, the son of Jeshua, who was the high priest after the return from Babylonian exile. This indicates the continuation of the priestly lineage and duties in the restored community.
• The name Minjamin reflects the cultural and religious significance of the right hand, often associated with strength, favor, and authority in biblical literature.

וּ֠מִנְיָמִן ומנימן לְמִ֨נְיָמִ֔ין למנימין מִ֠נְיָמִין מנימין lə·min·yā·mîn leMinyaMin ləminyāmîn min·yā·mîn Minyamin minyāmîn ū·min·yā·min Uminyamin ūminyāminInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts