Original Word: אֹמֶר
Part of Speech: Noun Masculine
Transliteration: omer
Pronunciation: OH-mer
Phonetic Spelling: (o'-mer)
Word Origin: [the same as H561 (אֵמֶר - words)]

1. promise, speech, thing, word

promise, speech, thing, word

The same as 'emer -- promise, speech, thing, word.

see HEBREW 'emer

Word Origin
see emer.

אֹמֶר noun masculine^{Psalm 77:9} utterance, speech, word, only in poetry, & Joshua 24:27 exalted style; — absolute ׳א Job 22:28 5t.; suffix אִמְרוֺ Job 20:29; Plural absolute אֲמָרִים Proverbs 19:7; Proverbs 22:21; construct אִמְרֵי Numbers 24:4 +; אֲמָרָיו Job 22:22; אִמְרֵיכֶם Job 32:14; Isaiah 41:26 (on derivation from אֹמֶר compare Di Job 15:33) etc.; —

1 utterance, word, especially plural Job 6:26 ("" מִלִּים) Job 32:12,14 ("" מִלִּין) Job 33:3; Job 34:37; Psalm 5:2 ("" הָגִיג), Psalm 141:6 (on this see compare Che); Proverbs 2:1 ("" מִצְוָה), Proverbs 2:16; Proverbs 4:10,20 ("" דָּבָר), Proverbs 7:1 ("" מִצְוָה), Proverbs 7:5; Proverbs 19:7; Isaiah 41:26; words of God Numbers 24:4,16 compare Joshua 24:27; Job 6:10; Job 22:22; Psalm 107:11; figurative of day Psalm 19:3 (singular); compare Psalm 19:4 ("" דְּבָרִים) but see Che on see; of wisdom (personified) Proverbs 1:21 ("" קוֺל); often in phrase אִמְרֵיפִֿי Deuteronomy 32:1; Psalm 19:15 ("" הֶגְיוֺן); Psalm 54:4 ("" תְּפִלָּה); Psalm 78:1 ("" תּוֺרָה); Proverbs 4:5; Proverbs 5:7; Proverbs 7:24; Proverbs 8:8; compare Job 8:2; Proverbs 6:2 (twice in verse); of ׳יJob 23:12 ("" מִצְוַת שְׂפתָיו); Psalm 138:4; Hosea 6:5 (of Yahweh's words as weapon); in phrases אִמְרֵיישֶׁר Job 6:25; בִינָה ׳א Proverbs 1:2; נֹעַם ׳א Proverbs 15:26; Proverbs 16:24; דָ֫עַת ׳א Proverbs 19:27; Proverbs 23:12; אֱמֶת ׳א Proverbs 22:21, compare הֵשִׁיב אֲמָרִים אֱמֶת Proverbs 22:21 return answer; תָּשִׁיב אֲמָרֶיהָ לָהּ Judges 5:29 she returneth (i.e. repeateth) her words to herself; ׳חָשַׁךְ א spare (i.e. refrain from) words Proverbs 17:27.

2 singular promise Psalm 77:9; appointment, decree Job 20:29; command Psalm 68:12 (but see Che); plan, purpose Job 22:28 ׳גָּזַרֿ א; Habakkuk 3:9 Thes sworn are the rods of appointment (i.e. the chastisements decreed), but passage dubious, see Commentaries; — Genesis 49:21 read אֲמִרֵי compare אָמִיד; see Di.

Conceptual Overview

The noun אֹמֶר designates an utterance imbued with authority—whether a king’s decree, a prophetic announcement, or creation’s silent testimony. Each of its six appearances highlights the effectiveness and reliability of a word that originates with God or aligns with His will.

Canonical Distribution

• Job 22:28
• Psalm 19:2
• Psalm 19:3
• Psalm 68:11
• Psalm 77:8
• Habakkuk 3:9

Theological Themes

1. Productive decree: righteous speech ratified by God (Job 22:28).
2. Cosmic proclamation: heavens perpetually preach God’s glory (Psalm 19:2–3).
3. Missionary commission: the LORD’s command mobilizes heralds (Psalm 68:11).
4. Covenant assurance: divine promise questioned yet unfailing (Psalm 77:8).
5. Warrior-King oath: God’s sworn word empowers judgment and deliverance (Habakkuk 3:9).

Key Passages

Job 22:28—“You will decree a thing, and it will be established for you; and light will shine on your ways.”

Psalm 19:2—“Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.”

Psalm 68:11—“The Lord gives the command; a great company of women proclaim it.”

Historical and Cultural Background

In the Ancient Near East, a monarch’s spoken order was law. Israelite prophets likewise issued oracles that shaped national destiny. The rare term אֹמֶר retains this regal-prophetic weight, underscoring that God’s speech is binding and effectual.

Practical and Ministry Applications

• Preaching: proclaim Scripture with confidence in its inherent authority.
• Worship: recognize creation’s daily, wordless homily and respond in praise.
• Prayer: align petitions with revealed promises, anticipating divine establishment.
• Missions: encourage all believers—women prominently included—to herald the good news.
• Pastoral care: guide the distressed to recall God’s past faithfulness when promises seem delayed.

Christological Fulfillment

Jesus Christ embodies and amplifies אֹמֶר as the incarnate Word, whose spoken commands calm storms, expel demons, and secure redemption. New Testament proclamation continues the pattern: an authoritative word from the Lord, faithfully echoed by His people.

Summary

Though appearing only six times, אֹמֶר consistently testifies that what God speaks stands firm, reveals His character, and advances His redemptive purposes through believing messengers.

א֭וֹמֶר אֹ֑מֶר אֹ֝֗מֶר אֹ֣מֶר אֹ֭מֶר אומר אמר ’ō·mer ’ō·w·mer ’ōmer ’ōwmer omerInterlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts