3231. yaman

Lexicon

yaman: To go to the right, to use the right hand, to choose the right

Original Word: יָמַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: yaman
Pronunciation: yah-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (yaw-man')
Definition: To go to the right, to use the right hand, to choose the right
Meaning: to be right-handed, take the right-hand side

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

go turn to on, use the right hand

A primitive root; to be (physically) right (i.e. Firm); but used only as denominative from yamiyn and transitive, to be right-handed or take the right-hand side -- go (turn) to (on, use) the right hand.

see HEBREW yamiyn

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
denominative verb from yamin
Definition
to go to or choose the right, to use the right hand
NASB Translation
go to the right (2), right hand (1), turn to the right (2).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • Strong's Greek Number 1188 • δεξιός (dexios): Meaning "right" or "right hand," often used in the New Testament to denote the position of honor or authority, as seen in Matthew 25:33, "He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left."
• Strong's Greek Number 5536 • χείρ (cheir): While primarily meaning "hand," it is often used in contexts where the right hand is implied, especially in expressions of power or action.

Usage: The verb יָמַן (yāman) is used in the context of taking the right-hand side or being right-handed. It is a term that can imply favor, strength, or skill, as the right hand is often associated with these attributes in biblical literature.

Context: The Hebrew verb יָמַן (yāman) is a primitive root that primarily means "to be right-handed" or "to take the right-hand side." In the cultural and historical context of the Bible, the right hand is often symbolic of power, authority, and blessing. This symbolism is evident in various biblical passages where the right hand is associated with strength and favor. For instance, the right hand is frequently mentioned in the context of God's power and deliverance, as seen in Exodus 15:6, "Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy."

The concept of being right-handed also extends to the idea of skill and dexterity, as the right hand is typically the dominant hand for most individuals. This association can be seen in the context of warriors and craftsmen who are described as being skilled with their right hand.

In biblical narratives, taking the right-hand side can also imply a position of honor or preference. For example, in the story of Jacob blessing Joseph's sons, Ephraim and Manasseh, Jacob intentionally places his right hand on Ephraim, the younger son, signifying a greater blessing (Genesis 48:14-19).

The verb יָמַן (yāman) is not frequently used in the Hebrew Bible, but its implications are significant in understanding the cultural and theological symbolism of the right hand in biblical texts.

Forms and Transliterations

הֵימִ֖נִי הימני וְאֵימִ֔נָה ואימנה לְהֵמִ֣ין להמין מַיְמִינִ֤ים מימינים hê·mi·nî heiMini hêminî lə·hê·mîn leheMin ləhêmîn may·mî·nîm maymiNim maymînîm veeiMinah wə’êmināh wə·’ê·mi·nāh

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 13:9
HEB: אִם־ הַשְּׂמֹ֣אל וְאֵימִ֔נָה וְאִם־ הַיָּמִ֖ין
NAS: [to] the left, then I will go to the right; or if
KJV: I pray thee, from me: if [thou wilt take] the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if [thou depart] to the right hand,
INT: if the left will go if the right

2 Samuel 14:19
HEB: אִם־ אִ֣שׁ ׀ לְהֵמִ֣ין וּלְהַשְׂמִ֗יל מִכֹּ֤ל
NAS: no one can turn to the right or to the left
KJV: can turn to the right hand or to the left
INT: no can turn to the left anything

1 Chronicles 12:2
HEB: נֹ֣שְׁקֵי קֶ֗שֶׁת מַיְמִינִ֤ים וּמַשְׂמִאלִים֙ בָּֽאֲבָנִ֔ים
NAS: with bows, using both the right hand and the left
KJV: with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left
INT: were equipped bows the right and the left stones

Ezekiel 21:16
HEB: הִתְאַחֲדִ֥י הֵימִ֖נִי הָשִׂ֣ימִי הַשְׂמִ֑ילִי
NAS: Show yourself sharp, go to the right; set
KJV: [either] on the right hand, [or] on the left,
INT: other go set go

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 3231
4 Occurrences

hê·mi·nî — 1 Occ.
lə·hê·mîn — 1 Occ.
may·mî·nîm — 1 Occ.
wə·’ê·mi·nāh — 1 Occ.