Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֹמֶר”
Understanding ʼômer reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
the same as אֵמֶר promise, speech, thing, word. - {something said} 1) utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
H562
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֹמֶר
Phonetico'-mer
Transliterationʼômer
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
the same as אֵמֶר promise, speech, thing, word. - {something said} 1) utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
6 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Job 22:28 | “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.” Word: אֹמֶר (ʼômer) | |
| Psalms 68:11 | “The Lord gave the word: great was the company of those that published it.” Word: אֹמֶר (ʼômer) | |
| Habakkuk 3:9 | “Thy bow was made quite naked, according to the oaths of the tribes, even thy word. Selah. Thou didst cleave the earth with rivers.” Word: אֹמֶר (ʼômer) |
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