אֲמַן (a.man)
a.man
to trust
A:VQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
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- Part of speech
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Word Overview
The Aramaic verb aman, found in Daniel 6:28, carries the sense of placing firm confidence in someone or something. It is not a fleeting feeling but a steady reliance, rooted in the conviction that what is trusted will hold true. This usage reflects its Hebrew cognate, where the core idea involves being faithful or steadfast.
As an Aphel verb, it emphasizes the act of believing in or trusting another’s reliability. The word appears only once in the Hebrew Bible, marking a specific moment of assurance for the believer. Its singular occurrence highlights the weight of such trust in times of uncertainty, anchoring faith in divine constancy rather than changing circumstances.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
When life feels unstable, finding a solid foundation is essential. This Hebrew word points to that steady reliability we seek in God. It suggests a trust that does not waver when circumstances shift around us.
In Daniel 2:45, the king receives news that changes everything. The interpretation of the dream is described with this concept of certainty. It reminds us that our hope rests on what God has declared, not on our own ability to predict the future.
We can rest in the assurance that His promises hold true. This kind of confidence brings peace to anxious hearts and anchors our souls in His faithfulness.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- and/ [is] trustworthy1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- וּ/מְהֵימַ֥ן1×
Key Verses
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Daniel 2:45
Because you saw that a stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it broke in pieces the iron, the bronze, the clay, the silver, and the gold, the great God has made known to the king what will happen hereafter. The dream is certain, and its interpretation sure.”
This verse uses the word to describe the certainty of God's interpretation, showing that divine revelation provides a solid foundation for understanding future events.