"also spelled Νεεμάν, Naaman, pr. name, indecl., Lk. 4:27*"
Definition and meaning
also spelled Νεεμάν, Naaman, pr. name, indecl., Lk. 4:27*
In the original Greek the word is written: Ναιμάν
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of naiman (G3483) across the King James Bible.
But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.
And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.
Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Jesus saith unto them, Have ye understood all these things? They say unto him, Yea, Lord.
And she said, Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.
He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers?
And said unto him, Hearest thou what these say? And Jesus saith unto them, Yea; have ye never read, Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings thou hast perfected praise?
And she answered and said unto him, Yes, Lord: yet the dogs under the table eat of the children's crumbs.
But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? Yea, I say unto you, and much more than a prophet.
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Common questions
Strong's G3483 (naiman) is a Greek word that means: also spelled Νεεμάν, Naaman, pr. name, indecl., Lk. 4:27* It appears 29 times in the King James Bible.
The word naiman (G3483) appears 29 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3483 is naiman, a Greek word defined as: also spelled Νεεμάν, Naaman, pr. name, indecl., Lk. 4:27*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
naiman is a Greek word found in the New Testament.