אֶמֶת
Stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness
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What does אֶמֶת (emet) mean in the Bible?
אֶמֶת (emet) is a Hebrew word meaning "stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness". stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness BDB: firmness Usage: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity. It affirms that God’s mercy fulfills, rather than nullifies, His covenant promises. This term runs through the canonical themes of Covenant, Revelation.
Meaning
Theological centerpiece: truth rooted in unwavering stability and reliability, not mere correspondence to fact
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness BDB: firmness Usage: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
Why This Word Matters
It affirms that God’s mercy fulfills, rather than nullifies, His covenant promises. Hosea 4:1-3
The ruler governs with integrity consistent with God’s character. Isaiah 16:1-5
Highlights the lack of genuine covenant fidelity. Isaiah 48:1-8
Indicates absence of covenant reliability. Micah 7:18-20
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Canonical Themes
Biblical Occurrences
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