אָמַר
âmar
Modern Summary of Strong’s Concordance (1890)
The word "אָמַר" (âmar) primarily means "to say" or "to speak" and is used in a wide variety of contexts. It can refer to actions like declaring, commanding, answering, naming, or reporting, as well as expressing thoughts, intentions, or desires. The term is versatile and can describe both simple speech and more formal or deliberate communication.
to say (used with great latitude)
Etymologically, âmar traces to a primitive root. In the King James Version, this word is translated as answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, and challenge.
"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
Lexical data derived from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance. See full disclaimer
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"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light."
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