אֱמוּנֵ֣י
𐤀𐤌𐤅𐤍𐤉
ʼâman
faithful [ones]
To support, uphold, or nurture; in extended senses, to be firm, trustworthy, or faithful; to trust or place confidence; to be lasting or enduring. In the context of relationships, can refer to acting faithfully, maintaining a dependable stance, or serving as a guardian or supporter. In derived forms, expresses notions of certainty, reliability, or belief.
2 Samuel 20:19 · Word #3
Lexicon H539
| Lemma | אָמַן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤍 |
| Transliteration | ʼâman |
| Strong's | H539 |
| Definition | To support, uphold, or nurture; in extended senses, to be firm, trustworthy, or faithful; to trust or place confidence; to be lasting or enduring. In the context of relationships, can refer to acting faithfully, maintaining a dependable stance, or serving as a guardian or supporter. In derived forms, expresses notions of certainty, reliability, or belief. |
Morphology HAampc
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | A — Adjective — Describes a noun |
| Subtype | a — Adjective — Adjective |
| Gender | m — Masculine — Masculine |
| Number | p — Plural — Plural |
| State | c — Construct — The noun is bound to the following word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | faithful [ones] |
SIBI-P1 Translation H539-03
steadfast ones of
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, masculine plural, construct state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective derives from אמן in the sense of firmness and reliability. The masculine plural construct form is reflected by "steadfast ones" (masculine plural) and "of" to preserve the construct relationship. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
faithful ones of
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Steadfast ones of' (P1) is valid, but 'faithful ones of' better matches the common gloss and SILEX definition for אֱמוּנֵי in this context, where reliability and loyalty are emphasized. |