Strong's H540 · Hebrew
אֲמַן
ʼăman · /am-an'/
Definition
{properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain};
KJV: believe, faithful, sure.
Root / derivation: (Aramaic) corresponding to H539 (אָמַן)
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered אֲמַן across 3 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
3 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Daniel3 verses
Forasmuch as thou sawest that the stone was cut out of the mountain without hands, and that it brake in pieces the iron, the brass, the clay, the silver, and the gold; the great God hath made known to the king what shall come to pass hereafter: and the dream is certain, and the interpretation thereof sure.
Daniel 6:4Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; forasmuch as he was faithful, neither was there any error or fault found in him.
Daniel 6:23Then was the king exceeding glad for him, and commanded that they should take Daniel up out of the den. So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's H540 (ʼăman) mean?
{properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain};
How many times does H540 appear in the Bible?
Strong's H540 (אֲמַן) appears in 3 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “believed.”
How is ʼăman translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's H540 is rendered as “believed” (1×), “faithful” (1×), “sure” (1×).
Where does the Hebrew word אֲמַן come from?
(Aramaic) corresponding to H539 (אָמַן)