Strong’s H1144
בִּנְיָמִין
Part of speech
Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration
Binyamiyn
Pronunciation
bin-yah-MEEN
Definition
Benjamin
Meaning
Binjamin
Usage
The name "Benjamin" means "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In the context of the Bible, it refers to the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel, and the progenitor of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name signifies a position of favor and strength, as the right hand is traditionally associated with power and authority.
Bible references
Genesis 35:18;Genesis 35:24;Genesis 42:4;Genesis 42:36;Genesis 43:14;Genesis 43:15;Genesis 43:16;Genesis 43:29;Genesis 43:34;Genesis 44:12;Genesis 45:12;Genesis 45:14;Genesis 45:14;Genesis 45:22;Genesis 46:19;Genesis 46:21;Genesis 49:27;Exodus 1:3;Numbers 1:11;Numbers 1:36;Numbers 1:37;Numbers 2:22;Numbers 2:22;Numbers 7:60;Numbers 10:24