מִ/ימִ֣ין
𐤌/𐤉𐤌𐤉𐤍
Yamin
toward Israel's right
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.
Genesis 48:13 · Word #13
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 HR/Ncfsc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | toward Israel's right |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3225-12
right side of
| Morphological Notes | Noun, feminine singular, construct state (requiring a following complement). |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun יָמִין denotes the right side or right hand, rooted in the idea of being on the right as opposed to the left. The construct singular form requires the relational sense "right side of," linking it to what follows. |
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