3228. Yamini

Lexicon

Yamini: Benjamite; of the right hand; right-handed

Original Word: יְמִינִי
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: Ymiyniy
Pronunciation: yeh-mee-NEE
Phonetic Spelling: (yem-ee-nee')
Definition: Benjamite; of the right hand; right-handed
Meaning: a Jeminite

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Jaminites

Patronymically from Yamiyn; a Jeminite (collectively) or descendants of Jamin -- Jaminites. See also Ben-ymiyniy.

see HEBREW Yamiyn

see HEBREW #NAME?

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from Yamin
Definition
desc. of Jamin
NASB Translation
Benjamite* (3), Jaminites (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

II. יְמִינִי adjective, of a people from בִּנְיָמִן, abbreviated for בֶּןיְֿמִינִי (q. v.); — אֶרֶץ יְמִינִי 1 Samuel 9:4; אִישׁ יְמִינִי 2 Samuel 20:1; Esther 2:5; בֶּןאִֿישׁ יְמִינִי 1 Samuel 9:1.

יָָֽמִינִי adjective, of a people of II. ימין

1; only with article as substantive collective Numbers 26:12.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2346 (θλίβω, thlibo): While not directly related to the tribal designation, this Greek word means "to press" or "to afflict," which can metaphorically relate to the struggles faced by the tribe of Benjamin.
• G2559 (κακοποιός, kakopoios): Meaning "evildoer," this term is not directly linked to יְמִינִי but can be used in contexts discussing moral character, which is a theme in narratives involving the Benjamites.
• G2616 (καταδυναστεύω, katadynasteuo): Meaning "to oppress" or "to dominate," this term can be associated with the historical conflicts involving the tribe of Benjamin, particularly in their interactions with other tribes and nations.

The term יְמִינִי (Yemini) serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of the tribe of Benjamin, reflecting both their strengths and challenges within the broader narrative of Israel.

Usage: The term יְמִינִי (Yemini) is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote individuals belonging to the tribe of Benjamin. It is a proper noun used to identify a person's tribal affiliation.

Context: • The term יְמִינִי (Yemini) is used to describe members of the tribe of Benjamin, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The tribe of Benjamin holds a significant place in biblical history, being the tribe of King Saul, the first king of Israel, and the Apostle Paul in the New Testament.
• In the Old Testament, the tribe of Benjamin is often associated with valor and skill in battle. The Benjamites were known for their ability to wield the sling with great accuracy, as noted in Judges 20:16.
• The term יְמִינִי (Yemini) appears in various contexts, often to highlight the tribal lineage of key figures. For example, Mordecai, a central figure in the Book of Esther, is identified as a Benjamite (Esther 2:5).
• The tribe of Benjamin was located in a strategic area between the territories of Judah and Ephraim, which often placed it at the center of political and military events in Israel's history.
• The Benjamites played a crucial role in the civil war against the other tribes of Israel, as recounted in Judges 19-21, which nearly led to their extinction. However, they were preserved and continued to be an integral part of the Israelite confederation.

Forms and Transliterations

הַיָּמִינִ֑י הימיני יְמִינִ֑י ימיני haiyamiNi hay·yā·mî·nî hayyāmînî yə·mî·nî yemiNi yəmînî

Englishman's Concordance

Numbers 26:12
HEB: לְיָמִ֕ין מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת הַיָּמִינִ֑י לְיָכִ֕ין מִשְׁפַּ֖חַת
NAS: the family of the Jaminites; of Jachin,
KJV: the family of the Jaminites: of Jachin,
INT: of Jamin the family of the Jaminites of Jachin the family

2 Samuel 20:1
HEB: בִּכְרִ֖י אִ֣ישׁ יְמִינִ֑י וַיִּתְקַ֣ע בַּשֹּׁפָ֗ר
INT: of Bichri Every Jaminites blew the trumpet

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3228
2 Occurrences

hay·yā·mî·nî — 1 Occ.
yə·mî·nî — 1 Occ.