Lexical Summary Yemuel: Jemuel Original Word: יְמוּאֵל Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Jemuel From yowm and 'el; day of God; Jemuel, an Israelite -- Jemuel. see HEBREW yowm see HEBREW 'el NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition a son of Simeon NASB Translation Jemuel (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs יְמוּאֵל proper name, masculine son of Simeon Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15 (ᵐ5 Ιεμουηλ) = נְמוּאֵל (q. v.) Numbers 26:12; 1 Chronicles 4:24. Topical Lexicon Biblical Occurrences Genesis 46:10; Exodus 6:15. In both passages Yemuel (rendered “Jemuel” in the Berean Standard Bible) is named first among the six sons of Simeon. Genealogical Context Yemuel belongs to the third generation of the Abrahamic covenant: Abraham → Isaac → Jacob (Israel) → Simeon → Yemuel. His inclusion among the “seventy souls” who went down to Egypt (Genesis 46:27) locates him within the foundational family that would grow into the nation of Israel. Exodus 6:15 repeats the list during Moses’ genealogy, underscoring the continuity of Simeon’s clan from the patriarchal period to the dawn of the Exodus. Historical Significance 1. Patriarchal Migration: Yemuel’s presence in Genesis 46 situates him at the pivotal moment when Jacob and his household relocated to Egypt under Joseph’s protection. This move fulfilled Genesis 15:13–16, where God foretold a sojourn in a foreign land. Tribal Identity and National Development Simeon’s tribe would later settle inside Judah’s territory (Joshua 19:1). Though Yemuel himself is not mentioned beyond the genealogies, every named son became the ancestor of a distinct Simeonite clan (Numbers 26:12–14). The faith preserved through these clans contributes to the unified worship and covenant life of Israel. Theological Insight 1. Covenant Memory: Genealogies record God’s faithfulness to individuals as well as to the larger promise. Yemuel’s brief appearance testifies that no member of the covenant community is forgotten. Lessons for Ministry and Faith • God values hidden lives. Even without recorded exploits, Yemuel’s name is preserved for all generations, encouraging believers who serve without public recognition. Typological Echoes Toward Christ The tribe of Simeon, though later absorbed into Judah, remains listed in Revelation 7:7 among the sealed servants of God. Yemuel’s early appearance in Simeon’s line anticipates the inclusion of that tribe in the redeemed people standing with the Lamb, demonstrating the unbroken thread of redemption from Genesis to Revelation. New Testament Connection Luke emphasizes “ordinary” individuals (e.g., Simeon in Luke 2:25) whose faith bridges Old and New Covenants. Yemuel’s understated role parallels countless believers whose quiet faithfulness advances God’s purposes, reminding the church that every member, however small their recorded story, is integral to the body of Christ. Forms and Transliterations יְמוּאֵ֧ל יְמוּאֵ֨ל ימואל yə·mū·’êl yəmū’êl yemuElLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 46:10 HEB: וּבְנֵ֣י שִׁמְע֗וֹן יְמוּאֵ֧ל וְיָמִ֛ין וְאֹ֖הַד NAS: of Simeon: Jemuel and Jamin KJV: of Simeon; Jemuel, and Jamin, INT: the sons of Simeon Jemuel and Jamin and Ohad Exodus 6:15 2 Occurrences |
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