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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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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
ReferenceText
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)

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Total Occurrences
45x
Most Frequent Book
Esther
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