552. umnam

Lexicon

umnam: Truly, indeed, surely

Original Word: אֻמְנָם
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: umnam
Pronunciation: oom-NAHM
Phonetic Spelling: (oom-nawm')
Definition: Truly, indeed, surely
Meaning: verily

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

indeed; of a surety

An orthographical variation of 'omnam -- in (very) deed; of a surety.

see HEBREW 'omnam

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from aman
Definition
verily, truly, indeed
NASB Translation
indeed (3), indeed* (1), really (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֻמְנָם adverb (from אֹמֶן by affix ָ  ם) verily, truly, indeed, always in interrogative Genesis 18:13 (J), elsewhere הַאֻמְנָם Numbers 22:37 (E) 1 Kings 8:27; 2Chronicles 6:18; Psalm 58:2.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G281 (ἀμήν, amēn): Often translated as "verily" or "truly," used in the New Testament to affirm the truth of a statement.
• G230 (ἀληθῶς, alēthōs): Meaning "truly" or "certainly," used to express the truth or reality of a statement.

These Greek terms serve a similar function in the New Testament as אֻמְנָם does in the Old Testament, emphasizing the truth and reliability of the statements they accompany.

Usage: The term אֻמְנָם is used in the Hebrew Bible to express certainty or affirmation, often translated as "verily" or "indeed" in English. It is used to emphasize the truth or reality of a statement.

Context: אֻמְנָם (um·nām) is a Hebrew adverb that appears in the Old Testament to convey a strong affirmation or to confirm the truth of a statement. It is often used in contexts where the speaker wishes to assert the certainty or reliability of what is being said. The word is closely related to the root אָמַן (aman), which carries the connotation of faithfulness and trustworthiness. This connection underscores the emphasis on the truthfulness and dependability of the statement being made.

In the Berean Standard Bible, אֻמְנָם is translated as "verily" or "indeed," capturing the essence of the Hebrew term's function as an emphatic particle. It is used in various contexts, including declarations of truth, affirmations of faith, and assurances of divine promises. The use of אֻמְנָם serves to strengthen the speaker's message, ensuring that the audience understands the gravity and certainty of the words spoken.

The term appears in several key passages, illustrating its role in biblical narrative and discourse. For example, in Job 9:2, Job uses אֻמְנָם to affirm the truth of his understanding of God's justice: "Indeed, I know that this is true." This usage highlights the speaker's conviction and the weight of the statement being made.

Forms and Transliterations

אֻמְנָ֛ם אמנם הַֽאֻמְנָ֔ם הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם האמנם ’um·nām ’umnām ha’umnām ha·’um·nām haumNam umNam

Englishman's Concordance

Genesis 18:13
HEB: לֵאמֹ֗ר הַאַ֥ף אֻמְנָ֛ם אֵלֵ֖ד וַאֲנִ֥י
KJV: saying, Shall I of a surety bear
INT: saying yet of a surety bear which

Numbers 22:37
HEB: הָלַ֖כְתָּ אֵלָ֑י הַֽאֻמְנָ֔ם לֹ֥א אוּכַ֖ל
NAS: did you not come to me? Am I really unable
KJV: thou not unto me? am I not able indeed to promote thee to honour?
INT: come to me really not able

1 Kings 8:27
HEB: כִּ֚י הַֽאֻמְנָ֔ם יֵשֵׁ֥ב אֱלֹהִ֖ים
NAS: But will God indeed dwell
KJV: But will God indeed dwell
INT: for indeed dwell will God

2 Chronicles 6:18
HEB: כִּ֚י הַֽאֻמְנָ֔ם יֵשֵׁ֧ב אֱלֹהִ֛ים
NAS: But will God indeed dwell
KJV: But will God in very deed dwell
INT: for indeed dwell will God

Psalm 58:1
HEB: לְדָוִ֥ד מִכְתָּֽם׃ הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם אֵ֣לֶם צֶ֭דֶק
NAS: For the choir director; [set to] Al-tashheth. A Mikhtam of David. Do you indeed speak
KJV: Do ye indeed speak righteousness,
INT: of David Michtam indeed congregation righteousness

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 552
5 Occurrences

ha·’um·nām — 4 Occ.
’um·nām — 1 Occ.