Amminadib עַמִּי נָדִיב

Male H5993 1 book

Noble mentioned in a love song

Who is Amminadib in the Bible?

Amminadib is a figure mentioned in Song of Solomon 6:12, appearing in a poetic love song within the Old Testament. The exact historical identity of Amminadib remains unclear, though the name suggests he may have been a noble or prince. Rather than referring to a specific historical person, the reference to Amminadib in this passage is likely symbolic or metaphorical, serving the romantic and allegorical purposes of the song. The mention contributes to the lyrical imagery of the text without establishing Amminadib as a named character with biographical significance elsewhere in Scripture.

Biography

Amminadib is a name that appears in the Song of Solomon, a poetic book in the Old Testament. The context suggests that Amminadib may have been a noble or prince, but the exact identity of this individual is not clear. The passage in which Amminadib is mentioned is part of a love song, and the reference to this person is likely symbolic or metaphorical, rather than a historical figure.

In Scripture

1 biblical book
Song of Solomon 1 verse
  • Song of Solomon 6:12

    "Before I realized it, my desire had set me among the royal chariots of my people."

Names & Aliases

Form Language Script
Named Hebrew עַמִּי נָדִיב
Encyclopedia Article

Amminadib

ISBE 1915 (Public Domain)

ersion margin and the Revised Version (British and American) text, however, it is not regarded as a proper name, and the clause is rendered, "among the chariots of my princely people." Interpretations widely vary (see COMMENTARIES).

am-i-shad'-i, am-i-shad-a'-i (`ammishadday, "Shaddai is my kinsman"): The father of Ahiezer, a Danite captain or "head of his fathers' house," during the wilderness journey (Nu 1:12</