The meaning of “אֵמוּן”
Understanding ʼêmûwn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
faith(-ful), truth. - established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty - also (abstractly) trustworthiness 1) faithfulness, trust...
אֵמוּן
faith(-ful), truth. - established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty - also (abstractly) trustworthiness 1) faithfulness, trusting 1a) faithful, trusty (as adj.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 32:20 | “And he said, I will hide my face from them, I will see what their end shall be: for they are a very froward generation, children in whom is no faith.” Word: אֵמוּן (ʼêmûwn) | |
| Proverbs 13:17 | “A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.” Word: אֵמוּן (ʼêmûwn) | |
| Proverbs 14:5 | “A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies.” Word: אֵמוּן (ʼêmûwn) | |
| Proverbs 20:6 | “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” Word: אֵמוּן (ʼêmûwn) | |
| Isaiah 26:2 | “Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.” Word: אֵמוּן (ʼêmûwn) |
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