The meaning of “אֱמוּנָה”
Understanding ʼĕmûwnâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה ʼĕmunâh (em-oo-naw'); feminine of אֵמוּן faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, s...
אֱמוּנָה
or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה ʼĕmunâh (em-oo-naw'); feminine of אֵמוּן faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. - literally firmness - figuratively security - morally fidelity 1) firmness, fidelity, steadfastness, steadiness
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Exodus 17:12 | “But Moses’ hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Word: אֱמוּנָה (ʼĕmûwnâh) | |
| 1 Samuel 26:23 | “The Lord render to every man his righteousness and his faithfulness: for the Lord delivered thee into my hand to day, but I would not stretch forth mine hand against the Lord’s anointed.” Word: אֱמוּנָה (ʼĕmûwnâh) | |
| 1 Chronicles 9:26 | “For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God.” Word: אֱמוּנָה (ʼĕmûwnâh) | |
| Psalms 89:49 | “Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, which thou swarest unto David in thy truth?” Word: אֱמוּנָה (ʼĕmûwnâh) | |
| Isaiah 33:6 | “And wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of salvation: the fear of the Lord is his treasure.” Word: אֱמוּנָה (ʼĕmûwnâh) |
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Theological Word Study: Faith
Old Testament Usage
Meaning: Faithfulness, trust
The Hebrew emunah (אֱמוּנָה) encompasses both faith and faithfulness—trusting God and being trustworthy. It implies steadfast reliability, as in 'The just shall live by his faith' (Habakkuk 2:4).
New Testament Usage
Meaning: Faith, belief, trust
The Greek pistis (πίστις) denotes faith, belief, or trust—confidence in God's character and promises. It's both intellectual assent and relational trust, central to justification (Romans 5:1).