Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “הָמָן”
Understanding Hâmân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
of foreign derivation Haman. - § Haman = "magnificent" - Haman, a Persian vizier 1) chief minister of Ahasuerus, enemy o...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
הָמָן
Phonetichaw-mawn'
TransliterationHâmân
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
of foreign derivation Haman. - § Haman = "magnificent" - Haman, a Persian vizier 1) chief minister of Ahasuerus, enemy of Mordecai and the Jews, who plotted to kill the Jews but, being foiled by Esther, was hanged, with his family, on the gallows he had made for Mordecai
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
45 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Esther 6:6 | “So Haman came in. And the king said unto him, What shall be done unto the man whom the king delighteth to honour? Now Haman thought in his heart, To whom would the king delight to do honour more than to myself?” Word: הָמָן (Hâmân) |