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אׇמְנָם

𐤀𐤌𐤍𐤌

ʼomnâm

H551 adverb

SILEX Entry

Root אמן to be firm, to be reliable, to be true

Definition

An adverb indicating affirmation or confirmation of a previous statement, often best rendered as 'truly,' 'indeed,' or 'certainly.' It is used to underscore the veracity, certainty, or reliability of what precedes it, functioning to intensify the speaker's assertion or agreement. Depending on context, may introduce a contrast, nuance of concession, or strong emphasis.

Semantic Range

certainly, truly, indeed, no doubt, surely, confirmed fact, marker of affirmation or concessive agreement

Root / Etymology

From the root אמן (ʾ-m-n), which carries the basic meaning 'to be firm, reliable, confirmed.' The form אׇמְנָם is the adverbial derivative, expressing the quality of assurance or certainty associated with the root, but functioning as a particle rather than a verb or noun.

Historical & Contextual Notes

In the Hebrew Bible, אׇמְנָם is found sparingly, most notably in prose discourse and questions to confirm or emphasize truth (e.g., Genesis 18:13, 2 Kings 19:17, Psalm 58:2). It can introduce a confirmed fact or concession, but may be followed by additional information that contrasts or qualifies the preceding assertion. This usage highlights rhetorical confidence, and is most closely associated with verifying or emphasizing truthfulness or certainty. English translations often render it as 'indeed,' 'surely,' 'truly,' or occasionally 'no doubt.' Later Hebrew retains this adverbial sense, though 'amen' (אָמֵן), from the same root, is the better known liturgical/affirmative derivative, not to be confused with אׇמְנָם's specifically adverbial function. אׇמְנָם has little theological baggage and is a neutral, emphatic marker of truth or certainty.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

adverb from אֹמֶן; verily; indeed, no doubt, surely, (it is, of a) true(-ly, -th).

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Root Family

אמן (ʾ-m-n) — firmness, reliability, truth, stability

Strong's Lemma SIBI-P1
H1968 הֵימָן Heman
H4191 מוּת your reliability
H529 אֵמוּן steadfast trustworthiness
H530 אֱמוּנָה in steadfastness
H539 אָמַן I will regard as firm

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE Surface Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1 Occurrences
H551-01 אָמְנָ֖ם amenam HD Truly surely 9

Occurrences in Scripture

9 total occurrences

SIDANCE Reference Word Transliteration Morphology Common SIBI-P1
H551-01 2 Kings 19:17 אָמְנָ֖ם amenam HD Truly surely
H551-01 Isaiah 37:18 אָמְנָ֖ם amenam HD Truly surely
H551-01 Job 9:2 אָ֭מְנָם amenam HD Truly surely
H551-01 Job 12:2 אָ֭מְנָם amenam HD Truly surely
H551-01 Job 19:4 אָמְנָ֥ם amenam HD truly surely
H551-01 Job 19:5 אָ֭מְנָם amenam HD indeed surely
H551-01 Job 34:12 אָמְנָ֗ם amenam HD truly surely
H551-01 Job 36:4 אָ֭מְנָם amenam HD truly surely
H551-01 Ruth 3:12 אָמְנָ֔ם amenam HD indeed surely
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