אֶמֶת
Stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness · payment of contract ; concretely, salary , fare , maintenance ; by implication, compensation , benefit
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אֶמֶת H571 stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness
שָׂכָר H7939 payment of contract ; concretely, salary , fare , maintenance ; by implication, compensation , benefit
What does אֶמֶת (sekar emet) mean in the Bible?
אֶמֶת · שָׂכָר is a Hebrew word meaning "stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness". assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. The phrase emphasizes the certainty and reliability of the reward associated with righteousness.
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Meaning
Stability rooted in reliability: truth as that which endures and proves trustworthy, not mere accuracy
assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
Why This Word Matters
The phrase emphasizes the certainty and reliability of the reward associated with righteousness. Proverbs 11:18
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Biblical Occurrences
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