542. omman
Lexicon
omman: Craftsman, artisan, or skilled workman.

Original Word: אָמָן
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: aman
Pronunciation: oh-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-mawn')
Definition: Craftsman, artisan, or skilled workman.
Meaning: an expert

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
cunning workman

From 'aman (in the sense of training); an expert -- cunning workman.

see HEBREW 'aman

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from aman
Definition
a masterworkman, artist
NASB Translation
artist (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אָמָּן (omm¹n) noun masculine master-workman, artist Cant 7:2 (Mishna, Talmud אוּמָן, אוּמָנוּת handiwork, Syriac ᵑ6 Exodus 28:11, where = Hebrew חָרָשׁ & is likewise used of gems; Nabataean אמנא Vog94, Assyrian mar umm'ni, LyonSargontexte 65, compare ZimBP 12; compare II. אָמוֺן).

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which conveys the idea of firmness, reliability, or trustworthiness.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The corresponding Greek entry in Strong's Concordance is G5079 (τεχνίτης, technitēs), which also refers to a craftsman or artisan. This Greek term similarly emphasizes skill and expertise in a particular field, aligning with the Hebrew concept of אָמָן (Aman) as an expert.

In summary, אָמָן (Aman) in the Hebrew Bible denotes an individual who is recognized for their expertise and reliability in their field, reflecting a broader biblical theme of trustworthiness and divine endowment of skills.

Usage: The word is used in the context of describing someone who is proficient or skilled, often in a craft or area of expertise. It implies a level of mastery and reliability in the given field.

Context: • The Hebrew word אָמָן (Aman) is closely related to the concept of faithfulness and reliability, stemming from the root אָמַן (aman), which is often associated with trust and belief. In the context of being an "expert," it suggests a person who is not only skilled but also dependable in their craft or knowledge.
• The term is used in various contexts within the Hebrew Bible to denote individuals who possess a high degree of skill or expertise. This could apply to artisans, craftsmen, or any professional who has honed their abilities to a level of recognized proficiency.
• The concept of expertise in the biblical sense often carries with it an implication of divine gifting or calling, where the individual's skills are seen as a manifestation of God's provision and blessing.

Forms and Transliterations
אָמָּֽן׃ אמן׃ ’ām·mān ’āmmān amMan
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Englishman's Concordance
Songs 7:1
HEB: מַעֲשֵׂ֖ה יְדֵ֥י אָמָּֽן׃
NAS: The work of the hands of an artist.
KJV: of the hands of a cunning workman.
INT: the work of the hands of an artist

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 542
1 Occurrence


’ām·mān — 1 Occ.















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