Strong's Lexicon umnam: Truly, indeed, surely Original Word: אֻמְנָם 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 in Strong's Concordance, the concept of certainty and affirmation can be related to Greek words like "ἀληθῶς" (alēthōs - truly) and "ναί" (nai - yes, truly). Usage: The Hebrew word "umnam" is used to express certainty or affirmation. It often introduces a statement that confirms or emphasizes the truth of what follows. In the context of biblical Hebrew, it serves to underscore the reliability or assuredness of a declaration. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Hebrew culture, language was a powerful tool for conveying truth and establishing trust. Words like "umnam" were used to affirm the veracity of statements, reflecting a culture that valued truthfulness and reliability. The root word "aman" is also the basis for the word "amen," which is used to express agreement or confirmation, further highlighting the importance of truth and faithfulness in Hebrew thought. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom 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. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance indeed; of a surety An orthographical variation of 'omnam -- in (very) deed; of a surety. see HEBREW 'omnam Forms and Transliterations אֻמְנָ֛ם אמנם הַֽאֻמְנָ֔ם הַֽאֻמְנָ֗ם האמנם ’um·nām ’umnām ha’umnām ha·’um·nām haumNam umNamLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 1 Kings 8:27 2 Chronicles 6:18 Psalm 58:1 5 Occurrences |
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