529. emun

Lexicon

emun: Faithfulness, trustworthiness, fidelity

Original Word: אֵמוּן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: emuwn
Pronunciation: ay-MOON
Phonetic Spelling: (ay-moon')
Definition: Faithfulness, trustworthiness, fidelity
Meaning: established, trusty, trustworthiness

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

faithful, truth

From 'aman; established, i.e. (figuratively) trusty; also (abstractly) trustworthiness -- faith(-ful), truth.

see HEBREW 'aman

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aman
Definition
faithfulness
NASB Translation
faithful (2), faithfulness (1), trustworthy (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֵמֻן noun [masculine] trusting, faithfulness (on formation compare Ges^{§ 84a} R. 12). 1. 1 בָּנִים לֹא אֵמֻן בָּם children in whom there is no trusting Deuteronomy 32:20 (poetry) 2. אֱמוּנִים plural abstract faithfulness; ׳צִיר א messenger of faithfulness, trusty messenger Proverbs 13:17; ׳עֵד א faithful witness Proverbs 14:5; compare ׳אִישׁ א Proverbs 20:6; ׳שֹׁמֵר א keeping faithfulness Isaiah 26:2, perhaps also Psalm 31:24 ׳נצד א see I. [ אָמַן].

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which means to confirm, support, or be faithful.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent that corresponds to the concept of אֵמוּן is found in Strong's Greek Number G225, ἀλήθεια (aletheia), which means truth. This Greek term captures the essence of reliability and faithfulness, similar to the Hebrew אֵמוּן, and is used in the New Testament to describe the truthfulness and dependability of God's word and character.

Usage: The word אֵמוּן is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe qualities of faithfulness and reliability, often in the context of God's character or the expected character of His followers.

Context: • The Hebrew word אֵמוּן is closely related to the concept of faithfulness and reliability. It is used to describe the nature of God as one who is steadfast and trustworthy. This term is often associated with the covenantal faithfulness of God, highlighting His unwavering commitment to His promises and His people.
• In the context of human behavior, אֵמוּן is a desirable trait, reflecting a person's integrity and dependability. It is a quality that is encouraged among the followers of God, as they are called to mirror His faithfulness in their own lives.
• The root אָמַן, from which אֵמוּן is derived, is also the basis for the word "Amen," a term used to affirm truth and reliability. This connection underscores the deep association between faithfulness and truth in the biblical narrative.
• The concept of אֵמוּן is integral to understanding the biblical portrayal of relationships, both divine and human. It emphasizes the importance of trust and reliability as foundational to covenantal relationships.

Forms and Transliterations

אֱ֝מוּנִ֗ים אֱ֭מוּנִים אֱמֻנִֽים׃ אֱמוּנִ֣ים אֵמֻ֥ן אמונים אמן אמנים׃ ’ĕ·mu·nîm ’ĕ·mū·nîm ’ê·mun ’êmun ’ĕmunîm ’ĕmūnîm eMun emuNim

Englishman's Concordance

Deuteronomy 32:20
HEB: בָּנִ֖ים לֹא־ אֵמֻ֥ן בָּֽם׃
NAS: Sons in whom is no faithfulness.
KJV: children in whom [is] no faith.
INT: Sons is no faithfulness

Proverbs 13:17
HEB: בְּרָ֑ע וְצִ֖יר אֱמוּנִ֣ים מַרְפֵּֽא׃
NAS: into adversity, But a faithful envoy
KJV: into mischief: but a faithful ambassador
INT: adversity envoy A faithful healing

Proverbs 14:5
HEB: עֵ֣ד אֱ֭מוּנִים לֹ֣א יְכַזֵּ֑ב
NAS: A trustworthy witness will not lie,
KJV: A faithful witness will not lie:
INT: witness A trustworthy will not lie

Proverbs 20:6
HEB: חַסְדּ֑וֹ וְאִ֥ישׁ אֱ֝מוּנִ֗ים מִ֣י יִמְצָֽא׃
NAS: But who can find a trustworthy man?
KJV: his own goodness: but a faithful man
INT: loyalty his own A trustworthy who find

Isaiah 26:2
HEB: צַדִּ֖יק שֹׁמֵ֥ר אֱמֻנִֽים׃
NAS: The one that remains faithful.
KJV: which keepeth the truth may enter in.
INT: the righteous remains faithful

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 529
5 Occurrences

’ê·mun — 1 Occ.
’ĕ·mū·nîm — 4 Occ.