Strong's H3982 · Hebrew
מַאֲמַר
maʼămar · /mah-am-ar'/
Definition
something (authoritatively) said, i.e. an edict
KJV: commandment, decree.
Root / derivation: from H559 (אָמַר);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered מַאֲמַר across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Esther3 verses
What shall we do unto the queen Vashti according to law, because she hath not performed the commandment of the king Ahasuerus by the chamberlains? What: Heb. What to do
Esther 2:20Esther had not yet shewed her kindred nor her people; as Mordecai had charged her: for Esther did the commandment of Mordecai, like as when she was brought up with him.
Esther 9:32And the decree of Esther confirmed these matters of Purim; and it was written in the book.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H3982 (maʼămar) mean?
something (authoritatively) said, i.e. an edict
How many times does H3982 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H3982 (מַאֲמַר) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “commandment.”
How is maʼămar translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H3982 is rendered as “commandment” (2×), “decree” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word מַאֲמַר come from?
from H559 (אָמַר);