Strong's Lexicon omnam: Truly, indeed, surely Original Word: אָמְנָם Word Origin: Derived from the root אָמַן (aman), which means "to confirm" or "to support." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "omnam," the concept of affirmation and truthfulness can be found in Greek words like ἀληθῶς (alēthōs - G230), meaning "truly" or "certainly." Usage: The Hebrew word "omnam" is used to express certainty or affirmation. It is often employed to emphasize the truthfulness or reliability of a statement. In the context of biblical texts, it serves to underscore the sincerity or seriousness of a declaration, often in response to a question or doubt. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was a powerful tool for conveying truth and establishing trust. Words like "omnam" were crucial in a society where oral communication was the primary means of sharing information and making agreements. The use of such affirmations would have been important in legal, religious, and everyday contexts to assure listeners of the speaker's honesty and the validity of their words. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom aman Definition verily, truly NASB Translation indeed (1), surely* (1), true (1), truly (5), truth (1). Brown-Driver-Briggs אָמְנָם adverb (= אֻמְנָם) verily, truly, in asseverations 2 Kings 19:17 (= Isaiah 37:18) Job 19:4,5; Job 34:12; Job 36:4; Ruth 3:12, also ironical Job 9:2; Job 12:2. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance indeed, no doubt, surely, it is Adverb from 'omen; verily -- indeed, no doubt, surely, (it is, of a) true(-ly, -th). see HEBREW 'omen Forms and Transliterations אָ֭מְנָם אָמְנָ֔ם אָמְנָ֖ם אָמְנָ֗ם אָמְנָ֥ם אמנם ’ā·mə·nām ’āmənām ameNam AmenomLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ruth 3:12 HEB: וְעַתָּה֙ כִּ֣י אָמְנָ֔ם כִּ֥י [אִם NAS: Now it is TRUE I am a close relative; KJV: And now it is true that I [am thy] near kinsman: INT: Now for is true for lo 2 Kings 19:17 Job 9:2 Job 12:2 Job 19:4 Job 19:5 Job 34:12 Job 36:4 Isaiah 37:18 9 Occurrences |
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