The meaning of “נַעֲמָן”
Understanding Naʻămân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the same as נַעֲמָן Naaman. - § Naaman = "pleasantness" - Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene 1) son of ...
נַעֲמָן
the same as נַעֲמָן Naaman. - § Naaman = "pleasantness" - Naaman, the name of an Israelite and of a Damascene 1) son of Bela of the family of Benjamin; he was among the family of Jacob that went down to Egypt 2) commander-in-chief of the army of Syria; stricken with leprosy he went to Elisha, eventually followed his instructions, and was cured
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 46:21 | “And the sons of Benjamin were Belah, and Becher, and Ashbel, Gera, and Naaman, Ehi, and Rosh, Muppim, and Huppim, and Ard.” Word: נַעֲמָן (Naʻămân) | |
| Numbers 26:40 | “And the sons of Bela were Ard and Naaman: of Ard, the family of the Ardites: and of Naaman, the family of the Naamites.” Word: נַעֲמָן (Naʻămân) | |
| 2 Kings 5:17 | “And Naaman said, Shall there not then, I pray thee, be given to thy servant two mules’ burden of earth? for thy servant will henceforth offer neither burnt offering nor sacrifice unto other gods, but unto the Lord.” Word: נַעֲמָן (Naʻămân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 8:7 | “And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud.” Word: נַעֲמָן (Naʻămân) |
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