אֹ֫מֶן (o.men)
o.men
faithfulness
H:N-MQuick Reference
- Language
- Biblical Hebrew
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
- —
- Part of speech
- H:N-M
Word Overview
The Hebrew noun omen signifies faithfulness, appearing only once in the Old Testament at Isaiah 25:1. In this specific context, it serves as a direct object of praise, where the psalmist declares that God has executed judgments with perfect faithfulness. The term captures the reliability and steadfast nature of divine actions, particularly when establishing justice.
Its usage here highlights a theological weight distinct from mere human loyalty. It describes an unwavering commitment to truth and covenant obligations by God. Translators consistently render it as "faithfulness," reflecting its core meaning of trustworthiness in the execution of divine will. This single occurrence anchors the concept of God's reliable character within the prophetic vision of ultimate salvation.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word omen appears just once in the Hebrew Bible, tucked into Isaiah 25:1. Here it describes God’s actions as marked by complete faithfulness and truth. This is not a vague hope but a solid reality. When you read that God has done wonderful things with such reliability, it grounds your trust in something unshakable.
In a life full of changing circumstances, this single word offers deep comfort. It reminds us that the One who plans and executes judgment does so with unwavering commitment to His promises. You can rest in the knowledge that God’s character is consistent, even when the world around you feels uncertain.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- faithfulness1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- אֹֽמֶן\׃1×
Key Verses
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Isaiah 25:1
Yahweh, you are my God. I will exalt you! I will praise your name, for you have done wonderful things, things planned long ago, in complete faithfulness and truth.
This verse uniquely pairs 'faithfulness' with 'truth' to describe how God executes His long-planned judgments, highlighting the reliability of His divine justice.