The meaning of “תֵּימָן”
Understanding Têymân reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or תֵּמָן Têmân (tay-mawn'); the same as תֵּימָן south, Teman. - § Teman = "south" - Teman, the name of two Edomites, an...
תֵּימָן
or תֵּמָן Têmân (tay-mawn'); the same as תֵּימָן south, Teman. - § Teman = "south" - Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them n pr m 1) son of Eliphaz, grandson of Esau, and one of the dukes of Edom 2) the tribe descended from 1 noted for the wisdom of its people n pr loc 3) the region occupied by the descendants of 1, located east of Idumea
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 36:15 | “These were dukes of the sons of Esau: the sons of Eliphaz the firstborn son of Esau; duke Teman, duke Omar, duke Zepho, duke Kenaz,” Word: תֵּימָן (Têymân) | |
| 1 Chronicles 1:53 | “Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar,” Word: תֵּימָן (Têymân) | |
| Jeremiah 49:20 | “Therefore hear the counsel of the Lord, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely the least of the flock shall draw them out: surely he shall make their habitations desolate with them.” Word: תֵּימָן (Têymân) | |
| Ezekiel 25:13 | “Therefore thus saith the Lord God; I will also stretch out mine hand upon Edom, and will cut off man and beast from it; and I will make it desolate from Teman; and they of Dedan shall fall by the sword.” Word: תֵּימָן (Têymân) | |
| Amos 1:12 | “But I will send a fire upon Teman, which shall devour the palaces of Bozrah.” Word: תֵּימָן (Têymân) |