The meaning of “אֻמְנָם”
Understanding ʼumnâm reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
an orthographical variation of אׇמְנָם in (very) deed; of a surety. - {verily} 1) verily, truly, indeed
אֻמְנָם
an orthographical variation of אׇמְנָם in (very) deed; of a surety. - {verily} 1) verily, truly, indeed
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 18:13 | “And the Lord said unto Abraham, Wherefore did Sarah laugh, saying, Shall I of a surety bear a child, which am old?” Word: אֻמְנָם (ʼumnâm) | |
| Numbers 22:37 | “And Balak said unto Balaam, Did I not earnestly send unto thee to call thee? wherefore camest thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?” Word: אֻמְנָם (ʼumnâm) | |
| 1 Kings 8:27 | “But will God indeed dwell on the earth? behold, the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded?” Word: אֻמְנָם (ʼumnâm) | |
| 2 Chronicles 6:18 | “But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house which I have built!” Word: אֻמְנָם (ʼumnâm) | |
| Psalms 58:1 | “Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?” Word: אֻמְנָם (ʼumnâm) |