The meaning of “הֵימָן”
Understanding Hêymân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from אָמַן; faithful Heman. - § Heman = "faithful" - Heman, the name of at least two Israelites 1) a wise man t...
הֵימָן
probably from אָמַן; faithful Heman. - § Heman = "faithful" - Heman, the name of at least two Israelites 1) a wise man to whom Solomon was compared 2) son of Joel, grandson of Samuel, and a Levitical singer and author of PS 88 3) a seer
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Kings 4:31 | “For he was wiser than all men; than Ethan the Ezrahite, and Heman, and Chalcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol: and his fame was in all nations round about.” Word: הֵימָן (Hêymân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 16:42 | “And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.” Word: הֵימָן (Hêymân) | |
| 2 Chronicles 29:14 | “And of the sons of Heman; Jehiel, and Shimei: and of the sons of Jeduthun; Shemaiah, and Uzziel.” Word: הֵימָן (Hêymân) | |
| Psalms 88:1 | “O Lord God of my salvation, I have cried day and night before thee:” Word: הֵימָן (Hêymân) |