Νεεμάν
Neemán
G3497 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Proper name, traditionally transliterated as Naaman, used for individuals, especially a notable Syrian (Aramean) military official. In Greek texts, denotes a specific personal name without imparting descriptive meaning beyond its identification function. Occasionally, variations in spelling may be found due to differences in transliteration from Semitic sources.
Semantic Range
Naaman (personal name), a specific Aramean military official, any individual named Naaman in source texts
Root / Etymology
Greek adaptation of the Hebrew נַעֲמָן (Na‘ămān), likely meaning 'pleasantness' or 'graciousness' from the root נ-ע-מ meaning 'to be pleasant' or 'to be delightful.' The Greek form is a phonetic rendering rather than an etymological construction within Greek itself.
Historical & Contextual Notes
Νεεμάν occurs in the New Testament (e.g., Luke 4:27) as the name of an Aramean (Syrian) commander healed of skin disease by Elisha according to 2 Kings 5. The context does not reflect characteristics or meanings beyond its identification as a personal name; the Greek transliteration closely mirrors the Septuagint and Jewish-Greek tradition of representing Hebrew proper names by approximation. In English Bibles, usually rendered as 'Naaman.' The term never functions as a common noun or carries additional connotations within Greek lexicography of the period.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
of Hebrew origin (נַעֲמָן); Neeman (i.e. Naaman), a Syrian:--Naaman.
Root Family
Νεεμάν (Neemán) — personal name, proper noun (designating an individual)
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3497-01 |
Ναιμὰν | naiman | N NOM M SG |
Naaman | Naaman | Neeman | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3497-01 |
Luke 4:27 | Ναιμὰν | naiman | N NOM M SG |
Naaman | Naaman | Neeman |