Strong's Lexicon lawhen: Surely, indeed, truly Original Word: לָהֵן Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root לָהֵן, which is related to the concept of affirmation or agreement. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often used in the Septuagint (LXX) for similar expressions of affirmation is "ἀληθῶς" (alēthōs), which also means "truly" or "indeed." Usage: The Hebrew word "lahen" is used as an adverb to express certainty or affirmation. It is often employed to emphasize the truth or assuredness of a statement. In the context of biblical Hebrew, it serves to reinforce the reliability or inevitability of a declaration or event. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was a powerful tool for conveying truth and certainty. Words like "lahen" were used to underscore the seriousness or assuredness of a statement, often in legal, prophetic, or covenantal contexts. The use of such affirmations was crucial in a society where oral tradition and spoken agreements held significant weight. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance but, except, save, therefore, wherefore (Aramaic) corresponding to lahen; therefore; also except -- but, except, save, therefore, wherefore. see HEBREW lahen Forms and Transliterations לָהֵ֕ן לָהֵ֖ן לָהֵ֗ן לָהֵ֣ן לָהֵן֙ לָהֶ֥ן להן lā·hen lā·hên laHen lāhen lāhênLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:12 HEB: לָהֵ֗ן מִן־ דִּ֨י KJV: But after that our fathers INT: But after forasmuch Job 30:24 Daniel 2:11 Daniel 2:30 Daniel 3:28 Daniel 4:27 Daniel 6:5 Daniel 6:7 Daniel 6:12 9 Occurrences |
|
