אֱמוּנָה
Literally firmness ; figuratively security ; morally fidelity
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What does אֱמוּנָה (emunah) mean in the Bible?
אֱמוּנָה (emunah) is a Hebrew word meaning "literally firmness ; figuratively security ; morally fidelity". literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity BDB: firmness Usage: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily. God’s ancient plans are dependable and sure. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant.
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Meaning
Steadfast reliability grounded in trustworthiness—both human fidelity and the foundational security of God's covenant faithfulness
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity BDB: firmness Usage: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
Why This Word Matters
God’s ancient plans are dependable and sure. Hosea 2:14-23
Identifies the enduring security God provides to His people. Isaiah 25:1-5
Denotes stability and reliability in renewed covenant. Isaiah 33:1-12
Grammatical Forms
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Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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