The meaning of “אִמְרָה”
Understanding ʼimrâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or אֶמְרָה ʼemrâh (em-raw'); feminine of אֵמֶר, and meaning the same commandment, speech, word. - {something said} 1) ut...
אִמְרָה
or אֶמְרָה ʼemrâh (em-raw'); feminine of אֵמֶר, and meaning the same commandment, speech, word. - {something said} 1) utterance, speech, word 1a) word of God, the Torah
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 4:23 | “And Lamech said unto his wives, Adah and Zillah, Hear my voice; ye wives of Lamech, hearken unto my speech: for I have slain a man to my wounding, and a young man to my hurt.” Word: אִמְרָה (ʼimrâh) | |
| Deuteronomy 33:9 | “Who said unto his father and to his mother, I have not seen him; neither did he acknowledge his brethren, nor knew his own children: for they have observed thy word, and kept thy covenant.” Word: אִמְרָה (ʼimrâh) | |
| 2 Samuel 22:31 | “As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the Lord is tried: he is a buckler to all them that trust in him.” Word: אִמְרָה (ʼimrâh) | |
| Psalms 119:103 | “How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” Word: אִמְרָה (ʼimrâh) | |
| Proverbs 30:5 | “Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.” Word: אִמְרָה (ʼimrâh) |
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