Lexical Definition
יָמִין Yâmîyn (yaw-meen') Jamin N:N-M-P
the same as יָמִין
Jamin. See also בִּנְיָמִין.
- § Jamin = "right hand"
- Jamin, the name of three Israelites
1) the 2nd son of Simeon; founder of the family of Jaminites
2) a Judaite, the 2nd son of Ram the Jerahmeelite
3) a Levite who helped Ezra interpret the Law
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יָמִ֡ין | Jamin | Neh.8.7 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7
Brown-Driver-Briggs
II. יָמִין
proper name, masculine 1. son of Simeon Gen 46:10; Exod 6:15; Num 26:12; 1Chr 4:24.
2. man of Judah 1Chr 2:27.
3. Levite (?) name, time of Ezra Neh 8:7.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Genesis | 46:10 |
| Exodus | 6:15 |
| Numbers | 26:12 |
| 1 Chronicles | 2:27 · 4:24 |
| Nehemiah | 8:7 |
Profile
Male • Returned leader • Levite who helped explain the Law to the people
Man living at the time of Exile and Return
Jamin was a Levite who helped explain the Law to the people during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah.
- A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Neh.8.7;
- only referred to as Jamin יָמִין.
Jamin is mentioned in Nehemiah 8:7 as one of the Levites who helped explain the Law to the people during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. After the return from the Babylonian exile, Ezra the scribe read the Book of the Law to the assembled Israelites during the Feast of Tabernacles. As he read, the Levites, including Jamin, helped the people understand the Law by translating and interpreting it for them. This event marked a significant moment in the spiritual reformation of the Israelites as they recommitted themselves to following God's commandments. The text does not provide any further details about Jamin's life or his specific role among the Levites.
All entries for Jamin: יָמִין