3227. yemini

Lexicon

yemini: Benjamite, of the tribe of Benjamin

Original Word: יְמִינִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ymiyniy
Pronunciation: yeh-mee-NEE
Phonetic Spelling: (yem-ee-nee')
Definition: Benjamite, of the tribe of Benjamin
Meaning: right

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

on the right hand

For yamiyn; right -- (on the) right (hand).

see HEBREW yamiyn

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
another reading for yemani, q.v.

Brown-Driver-Briggs

I. יְמִינִי adjective Kt right hand, on the right: שֵׁם הימיגי יָכִין2Chronicles 3:17 the name of the one on the right was Yakin; צִדְּךָ הימיני Ezekiel 4:6 thy right side (Qr in both הַיְמָנִי, see below)

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1188: δεξιός (dexios) • meaning "right" or "right hand."
• Strong's Greek Number 710: ἀριστερός (aristeros) • meaning "left" or "left hand," often used in contrast to δεξιός.

These Greek terms are used in the New Testament to convey similar concepts of right and left, with δεξιός often symbolizing a place of honor or authority, as seen in Matthew 25:33, where the sheep are placed on the right and the goats on the left.

Usage: The word "Yemini" is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe the right side or direction. It is often used in a literal sense to indicate the right hand or side, but it can also have metaphorical implications, such as strength or favor, as the right hand is traditionally seen as the hand of power and blessing.

Context: The term יְמִינִי (Yemini) appears in various contexts throughout the Hebrew Bible. It is primarily used to denote the right hand or side, which is culturally and symbolically significant in biblical literature. The right hand is often associated with strength, authority, and blessing. For example, in Genesis 48:14, Jacob crosses his hands to place his right hand on Ephraim's head, signifying a greater blessing. The right side is also considered the side of favor and honor, as seen in Psalm 110:1, where the Lord invites the Messiah to sit at His right hand.

In a geographical context, "Yemini" can refer to the south, as the right hand is associated with the southern direction when facing east. This usage is evident in passages that describe territorial boundaries or directions.

The term is also used in a tribal context, referring to the tribe of Benjamin, which is sometimes called "the right-handed" or "sons of the right hand," highlighting the tribe's valor and skill in battle, as seen in Judges 20:16.

Forms and Transliterations

הַיְמָנִי֙ הימני יְמִינִ֑י יְמִינִ֖י ימיני hay·mā·nî haymaNi haymānî yə·mî·nî yemiNi yəmînî

Englishman's Concordance

1 Samuel 9:1
HEB: בֶּן־ אִ֣ישׁ יְמִינִ֑י גִּבּ֖וֹר חָֽיִל׃
INT: the son A man right A mighty of valor

1 Samuel 9:4
HEB: וַיַּעֲבֹ֥ר בְּאֶֽרֶץ־ יְמִינִ֖י וְלֹ֥א מָצָֽאוּ׃
INT: passed the land right did not find

1 Samuel 22:7
HEB: נָ֖א בְּנֵ֣י יְמִינִ֑י גַּם־ לְכֻלְּכֶ֗ם
INT: now will the son right also to all

2 Chronicles 3:17
HEB: [הַיְמִינִי כ] (הַיְמָנִי֙ ק) יָכִ֔ין
INT: and called the name right Jachin and the name

Ezekiel 4:6
HEB: [הַיְמֹונִי כ] (הַיְמָנִי֙ ק) שֵׁנִ֔ית
INT: and side right A second and bear

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3227
5 Occurrences

hay·mā·nî — 2 Occ.
yə·mî·nî — 3 Occ.