Lexical Summary Miyyamin: Mijamin, Miamin Original Word: מִיָּמִן Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Miamin, Mijamin A form for Minyamiyn; Mijamin, the name of three Israelites -- Miamin, Mijamin. see HEBREW Minyamiyn NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originof uncertain derivation Definition the name of several Isr. NASB Translation Mijamin (4). Brown-Driver-Briggs מִיָּמִן, מִיָּמִין, מִנְיָמִן, מִנְיָמִין proper name, masculine 1. priestly name: a. מִיָּמִן assigned to David's time, 1 Chronicles 24:9. b. Nehemiah's time Nehemiah 10:8 = מִנְיָמִין Nehemiah 12:17,41. c. מִנְיָמִן assigned to Hezekiah's time 2 Chronicles 31:15. d. מִיָּמִין went up with Zerubbabel Nehemiah 12:5. 2 one of those who took strange wives Ezra 10:25. — ᵐ5 Βενιαμειν and (especially A ᵐ5L) Μιαμειν. מין, מון (√ of following; dubious; Fl in LevyNHWB iii. 310, compare Arabic Topical Lexicon Occurrences in Scripture 1 Chronicles 24:9 – “the eighth division to Mijamin”. Ezra 10:25 – “Among the descendants of Parosh: Ramiah, Izziah, Malchijah, Mijamin, Eleazar, Malchijah, and Benaiah.” Nehemiah 10:7 – “Mijamin, Maaziah; these were the priests.” Nehemiah 12:5 – “Mijamin, Moadiah, and Bilgah.” Historical Background Mijamin appears only in post-exilic or late–monarchic texts, always within priestly or Levitical lists. The name is associated with those who returned to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity and helped to re-establish temple worship during the Second Temple period. The repeated inclusion in priestly rosters shows continuity between pre-exilic priestly families and the restored community. Priestly Duties • 1 Chronicles 24 places Mijamin as head of the eighth sacerdotal division established by David. This rotating order secured orderly, uninterrupted temple service. Covenant Renewal Commitment In Nehemiah 10 Mijamin seals the renewed covenant. The priests’ signatures represented corporate repentance and solemn pledge to obey the Law. Their presence certified authenticity and accountability before the congregation. Reformation under Ezra Ezra 10 lists a Mijamin among priests who repented of unlawful intermarriage. The narrative highlights priestly responsibility to model obedience. Public confession and corrective action protected purity of worship and preserved Israel’s distinct identity for Messianic purposes. Second Temple Worship and Legacy Nehemiah 12 records Mijamin among priests who served in the days of Jeshua and Zerubbabel, then were remembered at the wall-dedication ceremony. The mention decades later underscores how faithfulness in one generation strengthened ongoing praise, evidenced by choirs, trumpets, and sacrifices (Nehemiah 12:27-47). Symbolism and Theological Insights The root idea of “right hand” evokes strength, legitimacy, and blessing (e.g., Psalm 16:11; Isaiah 41:10). Thus, the name silently testifies to God’s empowering of His servants to rebuild, reform, and worship aright. Each appearance of Mijamin is a reminder that divine help stands “at the right hand” of those who fear the Lord. Implications for Worship and Ministry 1. Faithful service often unfolds in ordinary lists; God records every obedient act. Forms and Transliterations וּמִיָּמִ֣ן ומימן לְמִיָּמִ֖ן למימן מִיָּמִ֥ין מִיָּמִֽן׃ מימין מימן׃ lə·mî·yā·min lemiyaMin ləmîyāmin mî·yā·min mî·yā·mîn miyaMin mîyāmin mîyāmîn ū·mî·yā·min umiyaMin ūmîyāminLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 24:9 HEB: לְמַלְכִּיָּה֙ הַחֲמִישִׁ֔י לְמִיָּמִ֖ן הַשִּׁשִּֽׁי׃ NAS: for Malchijah, the sixth for Mijamin, KJV: to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, INT: Malchijah the fifth Mijamin the sixth Ezra 10:25 Nehemiah 10:7 Nehemiah 12:5 4 Occurrences |
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