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Lexicon :: Strong's H1968 - hêmān

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הֵימָן
Transliteration
hêmān
Pronunciation
hay-mawn'
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Part of Speech
proper masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
Probably from אָמַן (H539)
Strong’s Definitions

הֵימָן Hêymân, hay-mawn'; probably from H539; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites:—Heman.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x

The KJV translates Strong's H1968 in the following manner: Heman (17x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 17x
The KJV translates Strong's H1968 in the following manner: Heman (17x).

  1. Heman = "faithful"

    1. a wise man to whom Solomon was compared

    2. son of Joel, grandson of Samuel, and a Levitical singer and author of PS 88

    3. a seer

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
הֵימָן Hêymân, hay-mawn'; probably from H539; faithful; Heman, the name of at least two Israelites:—Heman.
STRONGS H1968: Abbreviations
† הֵימָן proper name, masculine Heman (faithful, compare Aramaic מְהֵימָן, bdb005401) a wise man with whom Solomon is compared 1 Kings 5:11, where app. son of Mahol (Klo sons of the dance); named with 3 others, one being Ethan the Ezrahite; 1 Chronicles 2:6a Heman is named with same 3+1 other, & all called sons of Zerah of Judah; Heman appears Psalm 88:1 also as the Ezrahite (see below זרח), compare Ethan above; in other passages Heman is a Levite; specifically Kohathite, son of Joel, called the singer (הַמְשׁוֺרֵר) 1 Chronicles 6:18 (|| Asaph 1 Chronicles 6:24, Ethan 1 Chronicles 6:29); Heman, Asaph & Ethan named as the singers (הַמְשֹׁרְרִים) 1 Chronicles 15:17, 19; compare Heman & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 16:41, 42 (|| Asaph 1 Chronicles 16:37); Heman, Asaph & Jeduthun 1 Chronicles 25:6; 2 Chronicles 5:12; 35:15; elsewhere בְּנֵי אָ סָף וְהֵימָן וִידוּתוּן 1 Chronicles 25:1 compare 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:4; 1 Chronicles 25:5; 1 Chronicles 25:5; בְּנֵי הֵימָן 2 Chronicles 29:14 (|| בְּנֵי ידוּתוּן); — 2 Chronicles 25:5 Heman is called חֹזֵה הַמֶּלָח בְּדִבְ רֵי הַאֱלֹהִים (compare Asaph 2 Chronicles 29:30, Jeduthun 2 Chronicles 35:15). — On question of identity of Heman in these various connections, see Thes Comm.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

1 Kings

5:11

1 Chronicles

2:6; 6:18; 6:24; 6:29; 15:17; 15:19; 16:37; 16:41; 16:42; 25:1; 25:4; 25:4; 25:5; 25:5; 25:6

2 Chronicles

5:12; 25:5; 29:14; 29:30; 35:15; 35:15

Psalms

88:1

H1968

Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

Strong's Number H1968 matches the Hebrew הֵימָן (hêmān),
which occurs 17 times in 15 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 4:31

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 4:31 - He was wiser than any man, including Ethan the Ezrahite or Heman, Calcol, and Darda, the sons of Mahol. He was famous in all the neighboring nations.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 2:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 2:6 - The sons of Zerah: Zimri, Ethan, Heman, Kalkol, Dara - five in all.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 6:33

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 6:33 - These are the ones who served along with their sons: From the Kohathites: Heman the musician, son of Joel, son of Samuel,

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 15:17

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:17 - So the Levites appointed Heman son of Joel; one of his relatives, Asaph son of Berechiah; one of the descendants of Merari, Ethan son of Kushaiah;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 15:19

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 15:19 - The musicians Heman, Asaph, and Ethan were to sound the bronze cymbals;

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:41

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:41 - Joining them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD. (For his loyal love endures!)

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 16:42

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 16:42 - Heman and Jeduthun were in charge of the music, including the trumpets, cymbals, and the other musical instruments used in praising God. The sons of Jeduthun guarded the entrance.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:1

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:1 - David and the army officers selected some of the sons of Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun to prophesy as they played stringed instruments and cymbals. The following men were assigned this responsibility:

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:4

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:4 - From the sons of Heman: Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, Jerimoth, Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, Romamti-Ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi, Hothir, and Mahazioth.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:5

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:5 - All these were the sons of Heman, the king's prophet. God had promised him these sons in order to make him prestigious. God gave Heman fourteen sons and three daughters.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 25:6

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 25:6 - All of these were under the supervision of their fathers; they were musicians in the LORD's temple, playing cymbals and stringed instruments as they served in God's temple. Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman were under the supervision of the king.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 5:12

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 5:12 - All the Levites who were musicians, including Asaph, Heman, Jeduthun, and their sons and relatives, wore linen. They played cymbals and stringed instruments as they stood east of the altar. They were accompanied by 120 priests who blew trumpets.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 29:14

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 29:14 - from the descendants of Heman: Jehiel and Shimei; from the descendants of Jeduthun: Shemaiah and Uzziel.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 35:15

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 35:15 - The musicians, the descendants of Asaph, manned their posts, as prescribed by David, Asaph, Heman, and Jeduthun the king's prophet. The guards at the various gates did not need to leave their posts, for their fellow Levites made preparations for them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 88:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 88:1 - O LORD God who delivers me! By day I cry out and at night I pray before you.
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