4104. Mehuman
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Mehuman: Mehuman

Original Word: מְהוּמָן
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Mhuwman
Pronunciation: meh-hoo-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (meh-hoo-mawn')
Definition: Mehuman
Meaning: Mehuman

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Mehuman

Of Persian origin; Mehuman, a eunuch of Xerxes -- Mehuman.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
of foreign origin
Definition
a eunuch of Ahasuerus
NASB Translation
Mehuman (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְהוּמָן proper name, masculine a eunuch of Ahasuerus (id.; but ᵐ5 Ἀμαν) Esther 1:10.

II. [אָמַן] see יָמַן.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root הָמַם (hamam), which means "to confuse" or "to disturb."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Mehuman, as it is a unique proper noun specific to the Hebrew text of the Book of Esther. However, the concept of a trusted servant or official can be related to Greek terms for servants or attendants, though these would not be direct translations of the name Mehuman.

Usage: The name Mehuman appears once in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Esther.

Context: Mehuman is one of the seven eunuchs who served King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I) of Persia. His role is mentioned in the context of the royal court, where he is listed among those who attended to the king. In Esther 1:10, Mehuman is named as one of the eunuchs ordered by King Ahasuerus to bring Queen Vashti before him during a banquet. This event sets the stage for the subsequent narrative involving Esther. The mention of Mehuman highlights the structured hierarchy and the presence of trusted officials within the Persian royal court. His name, meaning "faithful," may reflect the expected loyalty and reliability of those serving in such positions.

Forms and Transliterations
לִ֠מְהוּמָן למהומן lim·hū·mān limhūmān Limhumon
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Englishman's Concordance
Esther 1:10
HEB: בַּיָּ֑יִן אָמַ֡ר לִ֠מְהוּמָן בִּזְּתָ֨א חַרְבוֹנָ֜א
NAS: he commanded Mehuman, Biztha,
KJV: he commanded Mehuman, Biztha,
INT: wine commanded Mehuman Biztha Harbona

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 4104
1 Occurrence


lim·hū·mān — 1 Occ.















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