Original Word: אֲמַן
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: aman
Pronunciation: ah-MAHN
Phonetic Spelling: (am-an')
Definition: To confirm, support, be faithful, believe, trust
Meaning: to build up, support, to foster, nurse, firm, faithful, to trust, believe, to be permanent, quiet, to be true, certain

believe, faithful, sure

(Aramaic) corresponding to 'aman -- believe, faithful, sure.

see HEBREW 'aman

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to aman
Definition
to trust
NASB Translation
faithful (1), trusted (1), trustworthy (1).

Word Origin: A primitive root

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G4100 (πιστεύω, pisteuō): to believe, to have faith
• G4102 (πίστις, pistis): faith, belief, trust
• G4103 (πιστός, pistos): faithful, trustworthy

These Greek entries correspond to the Hebrew concept of אֲמַן, emphasizing belief, trust, and faithfulness as central themes in both the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures.

Usage: This Aramaic root is used in various contexts to convey the ideas of faithfulness, trustworthiness, and stability. It is often associated with the concepts of nurturing and supporting, as well as the reliability and truthfulness of a person or statement.

Context: The Aramaic root אֲמַן (aman) is a versatile term that appears in the context of trust and faithfulness. It is used to describe the act of supporting or nurturing, akin to a nurse or foster parent who provides care and stability. This root also conveys the idea of firmness and reliability, often used to describe a person or thing that is steadfast and trustworthy.

In the biblical narrative, אֲמַן is frequently associated with the faithfulness of God and His promises. It underscores the certainty and truth of God's word, as well as the trust that believers are called to place in Him. The term also highlights the importance of being true and reliable in one's own actions and commitments.

The concept of אֲמַן is foundational to the understanding of faith in the biblical context. It is not merely an intellectual assent but involves a deep-seated trust and confidence in the character and promises of God. This trust is reflected in the believer's life through actions that demonstrate faithfulness and reliability.

הֵימִ֥ן הימן וּמְהֵימַ֥ן ומהימן מְהֵימַ֣ן מהימן hê·min heiMin hêmin mə·hê·man meheiMan məhêman ū·mə·hê·man umeheiMan ūməhêmanInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts