Original Word: תֵּימָן
Part of Speech: proper name; masculine
Transliteration: Teyman
Pronunciation: tay-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (tay-mawn')
Definition: Teman
Meaning: Teman

south, Teman

Or Teman {tay-mawn'}; the same as teyman; Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them -- south, Teman.

see HEBREW teyman

Word Origin
from the same as yamin
Definition
a N. district of Edom, also an Edomite chief
NASB Translation
Teman (12).

II. תֵּימָן proper name (masculine and)

of a location a northern district of Edom, poetic often = Edom Amos 1:12 ("" אֱדוֺם vAmos 1:11, and בָּצְרָה), Obadiah 9 ("" הַרעֵֿשָׂו), Jeremiah 49:7,20; Ezekiel 25:13 (all "" אֱדוֺם); Habakkuk 3:3 ("" הַרמָּֿארָן); probably also Joshua 12:3; Joshua 13:4 (both D); in Genesis 3:6 (P) as name of an Edomite chief, son of אֱלִיפַז and grandson of Esau Genesis 3:11 = 1 Chronicles 1:36; 1 Chronicles 1:42 = 1 Chronicles 1:53; so תֵּו֯מָן Genesis 36:15. — See further Buhl^{Edomiter 30}.

Word Origin: Derived from the root יָמִין (yamin), meaning "right hand" or "south."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Teman in the Strong's Concordance, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, references to Edom or its regions in the Septuagint may use Greek terms related to Edom or its geographical descriptions.

Usage: Teman is used in the Hebrew Bible to refer to both a descendant of Esau and a region in Edom. It appears in various contexts, including genealogies and prophetic literature.

Context: • Genealogical Reference: Teman is listed as a grandson of Esau through Eliphaz, Esau's son, in Genesis 36:11, 15, 42. This indicates Teman as a clan or tribal leader within the Edomite lineage.
• Geographical Location: The region of Teman is associated with the southern part of Edom, known for its wisdom and might. It is frequently mentioned in prophetic books, often symbolizing the strength and wisdom of Edom. For example, in Jeremiah 49:7, the prophet questions, "Is there no longer wisdom in Teman?" indicating its reputation for wisdom.
• Prophetic Context: Teman is mentioned in the context of divine judgment against Edom. In Obadiah 1:9, it is written, "Your warriors, O Teman, will be terrified, so that everyone in the mountains of Esau will be cut down in the slaughter." This highlights the impending doom and the fall of Edom's power.
• Cultural Significance: The mention of Teman in the Bible underscores the historical and cultural significance of Edom as a neighboring nation to Israel. It reflects the complex relationships and conflicts between the Israelites and the Edomites.

בְּתֵימָ֑ן בתימן מִתֵּימָ֔ן מִתֵּימָ֣ן מתימן תֵּימָ֑ן תֵּימָ֖ן תֵּימָ֣ן תֵּימָ֤ן תֵּימָן֙ תֵימָ֑ן תימן bə·ṯê·mān beteiMan bəṯêmān mit·tê·mān mitteiMan mittêmān tê·mān ṯê·mān teiMan têmān ṯêmānInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts