Lexical Summary Amanah: Amanah Original Word: אֲמָנָה Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amana The same as 'amanah; Amanah, a mountain near Damascus -- Amana. see HEBREW 'amanah NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aman Definition a river near Damascus (the same as NH0071), also the region from which it flows NASB Translation Amana (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אֲמָנָה proper name, of a river 1 a river (constant ? compare Isaiah 33:16) flowing down from Antilebanon into the plain of Damascus 2 Kings 5:12 (Qr; אֲבָנָה Kt), the Greek Chrysorrhoas, modern Arabic Nahr Barad'. 2. the region from which it flows ct 2 Kings 4:8. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Geographic Setting Amanah designates a crest within the Anti-Lebanon range north of the biblical land of Israel. Classical sources (Josephus, Pliny, the Targum) place it at the southernmost extension of the chain that also carries Mount Hermon and Mount Senir. From its slopes flow headwaters that feed the rivers of Damascus, lending the peak strategic and economic value in the ancient Near East. The name echoes the Hebrew root for reliability and trustworthiness, so the mountain’s very title conveys stability and permanence. Biblical Occurrence Song of Solomon 4:8 is the sole canonical reference: “Come with me from Lebanon, my bride… descend from the peak of Amana, from the summit of Senir and Hermon”. The Bridegroom invites the Shulammite to leave the lofty, remote heights and join Him in a place of covenant intimacy. Historical Background In Solomon’s era the Anti-Lebanon ridge marked the northern frontier of Israel’s influence, bordering Aram-Damascus. The prominence of Amanah would have been well known to traders and soldiers who traversed the “Way of the Sea” and the King’s Highway. Neo-Assyrian annals list Amanah among conquered heights, underlining its military importance. Rabbinic tradition later counted Amanah among four mountains famed for pure water sources—an asset coveted by every settlement in the semi-arid Levant. Textual Note Some ancient manuscripts of 2 Kings 5:12 read “Amanah” instead of “Abanah” for one of the rivers extolled by Naaman the Syrian. While the consonantal text differs, the variant shows how closely the terms were linked in the regional memory of fertile, life-giving streams descending from the same massif. Theological and Ministry Significance 1. Covenant Invitation. The Bridegroom’s call from Amanah underscores divine initiative—God summons His people out of inaccessible self-reliance into covenant fellowship. The mountain of “firmness” becomes a stage for steadfast love (Psalm 36:5; Lamentations 3:22-23). Typological and Devotional Insights • Height that Separates. Amanah’s altitude pictures the elevated thoughts and ways of God (Isaiah 55:9). Union with the Bridegroom requires leaving lesser peaks of human achievement. Connections with Other Scriptural Themes Mountains: Sinai (revelation), Zion (rule), Carmel (victory), Olivet (redemption), Amanah (invitation). Together they trace the storyline of God drawing near, establishing His reign, conquering evil, and uniting with His people. Waters: From Eden’s rivers (Genesis 2:10) to the river of life (Revelation 22:1), Amanah stands mid-stream as a geographical witness to the Lord’s provision. Practical Application for Believers • Hearing the Call: Just as the bride is urged to descend, the follower of Christ must respond promptly when the Spirit convicts or directs. Forms and Transliterations אֲמָנָ֗ה אמנה ’ă·mā·nāh ’ămānāh amaNahLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Songs 4:8 HEB: תָּשׁ֣וּרִי ׀ מֵרֹ֣אשׁ אֲמָנָ֗ה מֵרֹ֤אשׁ שְׂנִיר֙ NAS: from the summit of Amana, From the summit KJV: from the top of Amana, from the top INT: look the summit of Amana the summit of Senir 1 Occurrence |
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