Lexical Definition
יְמוּאֵל Yᵉmûwʼêl (yem-oo-ale') Jemuel N:N-M-P
from יוֹם and אֵל; day of God
Jemuel.
- § Jemuel = "day of God"
- Jemuel, an Israelite
1) the eldest son of Simeon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יְמוּאֵ֨ל | Jemuel | Exod.6.15 |
| יְמוּאֵ֧ל | Jemuel | Gen.46.10 |
| Ιεμουήλ | Hamul | LXX.Gen.46.12 |
| Jemuel | LXX.Gen.46.10 • LXX.Exod.6.15 |
Extended Information
- A man of the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10
- son of: Simeon (שִׁמְעוֹן)
- brother of: Jamin (יָמִין), Ohad (אֹהַד), Jachin (יָכִין), Zerah (זֶרַח) and Shaul (שָׁאוּל); also called Nemuel at Num.26.12 1x
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יְמוּאֵל proper name, masculine son of Simeon Gen 46:10; Exod 6:15 (ᵐ5 Ιεμουηλ) = נְמוּאֵל (q. v.) Num 26:12; 1Chr 4:24.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:10 |
| Exodus | 6:15 |
| Numbers | 26:12 |
| 1 Chronicles | 4:24 |
Profile
Male • Son of Simeon • Son of Simeon, also known as Nemuel.
Man living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness
Jemuel (or Nemuel) was a son of Simeon and a founder of the Nemuelite clan, as recorded in Genesis, Exodus, Numbers, and 1 Chronicles.
- A man from the tribe of Simeon living at the time of Egypt and Wilderness, first mentioned at Gen.46.10;
- referred to as Jemuel יְמוּאֵל, or Nemuel נְמוּאֵל, or Nemuelite נְמוּאֵלִי;
- son of Simeon שִׁמְעוֹן;
- a brother of Jamin יָמִין, Ohad אֹהַד, Jachin יָכִין, Zerah זֶרַח and Shaul שָׁאוּל.
Jemuel, also known as Nemuel, was one of the sons of Simeon, the second son of Israel (or 'Jacob') and Leah. He is mentioned in the lists of Jacob's descendants who went to Egypt during the famine and in the census of the Israelites in the wilderness. In Numbers, the descendants of Jemuel are referred to as the Nemuelite clan, indicating that he was the founder of this family group within the tribe of Simeon. The variations in his name (Jemuel and Nemuel) may be due to textual transmission or linguistic differences. Beyond these genealogical references, no further information is provided about Jemuel's life or role in the family history.
All entries for Jemuel or Nemuel or Nemuelite: יְמוּאֵל ☩ נְמוּאֵל ☩ נְמוּאֵלִי