The Difference Between emeth and ĕmûwnâh
Within the Hebrew of the Bible, emeth (אֶמֶת, H571) and ĕmûwnâh (אֱמוּנָה, H530) are related but distinct concepts. emeth is most often rendered "assured", while ĕmûwnâh emphasizes "faith)". Understanding the difference between these words illuminates the precise shade of meaning the original author intended.
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אֶמֶת vs אֱמוּנָה
emeth and ĕmûwnâh
אֶמֶת
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
H571
Exegetical Meaning
stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness | Etymology: contracted from H539 (אָמַן); | KJV: assured(-ly), establishment, faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
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אֱמוּנָה
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
H530
Exegetical Meaning
literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity | Etymology: or (shortened) אֱמֻנָה; feminine of H529 (אֵמוּן); | KJV: faith(-ful, -ly, -ness, (man)), set office, stability, steady, truly, truth, verily.
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