ימין
𐤉𐤌𐤉𐤍
Yamin
Benjamin
The right hand or right side, often denoting power, strength, or direction (the right as opposed to the left); by extension, the southern direction, especially when orienting oneself facing east, as was customary for ancient Israelites. The term may also refer to the right foot or eye, and is used in idiomatic expressions involving action, support, or distinction of sides. In poetic and metaphorical contexts, it frequently symbolizes favor, skill, or authority.
1 Samuel 9:1 · Word #4
Lexicon H3225
| Lemma | יָמִין |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤌𐤉𐤍 |
| Transliteration | Yamin |
| Strong's | H3225 |
| Definition | The right hand or right side, often denoting power, strength, or direction (the right as opposed to the left); by extension, the southern direction, especially when orienting oneself facing east, as was customary for ancient Israelites. The term may also refer to the right foot or eye, and is used in idiomatic expressions involving action, support, or distinction of sides. In poetic and metaphorical contexts, it frequently symbolizes favor, skill, or authority. |
Morphology HNp
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | p — Proper Name — Proper name |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Benjamin |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3225-32
Right-hand one
| Morphological Notes | Masculine singular proper noun derived from the nominal form יָמִין (right hand/right side). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun derives from the root ימן, denoting the right side or right hand as the position of strength and skill. As a masculine singular proper name, it is rendered as "Right-hand one," preserving both the root sense and nominal form. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
Yamin
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Proper noun transliterated from Hebrew. P1 meaning: in right hand |