אֱ֭מוּנָה
𐤀𐤌𐤅𐤍𐤄
emunah
truth
or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה; feminine of אֵמוּן; literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity; faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
Proverbs 12:17 · Word #2
Lexicon H530
| Lemma | אֱמוּנָה |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤅𐤍𐤄 |
| Transliteration | ʼĕmûwnâh |
| Strong's | H530 |
| In-context | truth |
Morphology HNcfsa
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Subtype | c — Common — Common noun |
| Gender | f — Feminine — Feminine |
| Number | s — Singular — Singular |
| State | a — Absolute — The noun stands independently |
SIBI-P1 H530-06
steadfast faithfulness
| Root | אמן (ʾ-m-n) |
| Core Meanings | firmness, stability, reliability, faithfulness, trustworthiness |
| Semantic Range | firmness, steadiness, reliability, fidelity, faithfulness, trustworthiness, constancy, truthful dependability |
| Conceptual Significance | אֱמוּנָה expresses the foundational biblical concept of covenantal reliability—whether describing YHWH’s unwavering faithfulness or the steadfast trust and fidelity expected of His people. It unites the ideas of inner trust and outward reliability, grounding faith in enduring firmness. |
| Morphological Notes | Common feminine singular noun (absolute state); abstract formation from the root אמן, indicating a quality or state. |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun אֱמוּנָה is a feminine singular abstract noun derived from the root אמן, conveying firmness and reliability. "Steadfast faithfulness" preserves the core sense of stability and dependability inherent in the root while accurately reflecting the singular feminine abstract form. |
AI-generated (openai/gpt-5.2-chat-latest)
Words from Root אמן (firmness, stability, reliability, faithfulness, trustworthiness)
| SILEX Code | Transliteration | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
H539-01 |
aamin | I will cause-to-be-firm |
H542-01 |
aman | a trained master-craftsman |
H548-01 |
amanah | a firm covenant |
Word Usage (49 occurrences of H530)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exodus 17:12 | אֱמוּנָ֖ה | emunah | steady |
| Deuteronomy 32:4 | אֱמוּנָה֙ | emunah | faithfulness |
| 1 Samuel 26:23 | אֱמֻנָת֑/וֹ | emunato | his faithfulness |