What does יָמִין · δεξιός mean in the Bible?
יָמִין · δεξιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the right hand, symbol of strength or control".
Hebrew · H3225, G1188
יָמִין
The right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south · the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
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יָמִין H3225 the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
Pronunciation yāmîn
Right hand embodies strength, dexterity, and favor; directionally orients toward the south in spatial orientation
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δεξιός G1188 the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes)
Pronunciation dexiós
Right hand signifies power, honor, and favored position, especially Christ's heavenly exaltation at God's right hand.
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What does יָמִין (yamin) mean in the Bible?
יָמִין · δεξιός is a Hebrew phrase meaning "the right hand, symbol of strength or control".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3225, G1188?
H3225, G1188 is connected to 141 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. the right hand, symbol of strength or control
Strong's H3225, G1188
Lexical occurrences 141 verses Source Gloss
the right hand, symbol of strength or control
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
יָמִין is built from this root:
יָמַן H3231
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