יָמִין (ya.min)
ya.min
Jamin
N:N-M-PQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 6 verses
- Root
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- Part of speech
- N:N-M-P
Word Overview
The name Jamin, derived from the Hebrew word for "right hand," appears in Scripture primarily as a personal name rather than a common noun. It identifies three distinct individuals across different eras: Jamin, the second son of Simeon listed in Genesis 46:10; Jamin, a descendant of Judah mentioned in 1 Chronicles 2:27; and Jamin, a Levite who assisted Ezra in reading the Law during the post-exilic period as recorded in Nehemiah 8:7.
While the root יָמִין typically signifies strength, favor, or authority due to the cultural prominence of the right hand, here it functions strictly as a proper noun marking lineage. The recurrence of this name among the tribes of Simeon and Judah, and later among the Levites, suggests a tradition of naming that honored ancestral heritage. Each occurrence anchors the individual within a specific genealogical record, linking them to the broader narrative of Israel’s tribal structure and restoration.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The name Jamin appears in Scripture as a marker of identity within God’s unfolding story. It belongs to men from different tribes—Simeon, Judah, and Levi—who are remembered not for grand deeds but for their place in the lineage of Israel. This reminds us that every person has a purpose in the larger narrative of faith, even when their role is quiet or behind the scenes.
In Nehemiah 8:7, Jamin stands with other Levites helping the people understand God’s Law. His presence shows that restoration and renewal often rely on faithful individuals who serve alongside others. We are part of a community where each person contributes to the whole, linking past generations to present hope.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 6 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ Jamin4×
- of/ Jamin1×
- Jamin1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- לְ/יָמִ֕ין1×
- יָמִ֡ין1×
- וְ/יָמִ֤ין1×
- וְ/יָמִ֛ין1×
- וְ/יָמִ֖ין1×
- וְ/יָמִ֔ין1×
Key Verses
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Nehemiah 8:7
Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodiah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, caused the people to understand the law; and the people stayed in their place.
This verse highlights Jamin’s active role in teaching the Law, showing how his name is associated with spiritual restoration and communal understanding.
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Genesis 46:10
The sons of Simeon: Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul the son of a Canaanite woman.
Here Jamin is listed among Simeon’s sons, anchoring him in the early genealogies that establish Israel’s tribal foundations.
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I Chronicles 2:27
The sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were Maaz, Jamin, and Eker.
This occurrence places Jamin in the line of Judah, illustrating how the name bridges different tribal histories within Israel.