Strong's H3231 · Hebrew
יָמַן
yâman · /yaw-man'/
Number
H3231
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יָמַן
Transliteration
yâman
Pronunciation
yaw-man'
KJV occurrences
4 verses
Definition
to be right-handed or take the right-hand side
KJV: go (turn) to (on, use) the right hand.
Root / derivation: a primitive root; to be (physically) right (i.e. firm); but used only as denominative from H3225 (יָמִין) and transitive,
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יָמַן across 4 verses.
hand3×
right1×
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Topics that use this word
Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3231 (yâman) mean?
to be right-handed or take the right-hand side
How many times does H3231 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3231 (יָמַן) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “hand.”
How is yâman translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3231 is rendered as “hand” (3×), “right” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word יָמַן come from?
a primitive root; to be (physically) right (i.e. firm); but used only as denominative from H3225 (יָמִין) and transitive,