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Lexicon :: Strong's H561 - 'ēmer

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אֵמֶר
Transliteration
'ēmer
Pronunciation
ay'-mer
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Part of Speech
masculine noun
Root Word (Etymology)
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TWOT Reference: 118a

Strong’s Definitions

אֵמֶר ʼêmer, ay'-mer; from H559; something said:—answer, × appointed unto him, saying, speech, word.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x

The KJV translates Strong's H561 in the following manner: words (43x), speeches (2x), sayings (2x), appointed (1x), answer (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 49x
The KJV translates Strong's H561 in the following manner: words (43x), speeches (2x), sayings (2x), appointed (1x), answer (1x).

  1. utterance, speech, word, saying, promise, command

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אֵמֶר ʼêmer, ay'-mer; from H559; something said:—answer, × appointed unto him, saying, speech, word.
STRONGS H561: Abbreviations
[אִמְרָה] noun feminine utterance, speech, word (in poetry, mostly singular collective, compare plural verb Psalm 119:103, but here read probably plural noun compare Greek Version of the LXX Ol Hi De Che) — construct אִמְרַת Isaiah 5:24 +; אִמְרָתִי Genesis 4:23 + etc.; Plural absolute אֲמָרוֺת Psalm 12:7; construct אִמֲרוֺת ib.; — utterance, speech Genesis 4:23 (song of Lamech, || קוֺל); so Isaiah 28:23; Isaiah 32:9; Deuteronomy 32:2 (|| לֶקַח), Psalm 17:9; Isaiah 29:4 (twice in verse) (|| also דִּבֶּד); especially saying(s), words(s) of י׳ (command & promise) Deuteronomy 33:9 (|| בְּרִית); Isaiah 5:24 (|| תּוֺרָה) 2 Samuel 22:31 = Psalm 18:31; Psalm 12:7; Psalm 105:19 (|| דָּבָר; esp Psalm 119:11; Psalm 119:38; Psalm 119:41 16 times; Psalm 138:2; Psalm 147:15 (|| דָּבָר), Proverbs 30:5.
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

4:23; 4:23

Deuteronomy

32:2; 33:9

2 Samuel

22:31

Psalms

12:7; 12:7; 17:9; 18:31; 105:19; 119:11; 119:38; 119:41; 119:103; 138:2; 147:15

Proverbs

30:5

Isaiah

5:24; 5:24; 28:23; 29:4; 32:9

H561

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Strong's Number H561 matches the Hebrew אֵמֶר ('ēmer),
which occurs 49 times in 47 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 49:21

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 49:21 - Naphtali is a free running doe, he speaks delightful words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:4 - the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:16

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:16 - the oracle of the one who hears the words of God, and who knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, although falling flat on the ground with eyes open:

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:1

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:1 - Listen, O heavens, and I will speak; hear, O earth, the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 24:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 24:27 - Joshua said to all the people, "Look, this stone will be a witness against you, for it has heard everything the LORD said to us. It will be a witness against you if you deny your God."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:29 - The wisest of her ladies answer; indeed she even thinks to herself,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:10 - Then I would yet have my comfort, then I would rejoice, in spite of pitiless pain, for I have not concealed the words of the Holy One.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:25 - How painful are honest words! But what does your reproof prove?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26 - Do you intend to criticize mere words, and treat the words of a despairing man as wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:2 - "How long will you speak these things, seeing that the words of your mouth are like a great wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:29 - Such is the lot God allots the wicked, and the heritage of his appointment from God."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:22 - Accept instruction from his mouth and store up his words in your heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:12 - I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my allotted portion.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:12 - Now I was paying you close attention, yet there was no one proving Job wrong, not one of you was answering his statements!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:14 - Job has not directed his words to me, and so I will not reply to him with your arguments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - My words come from the uprightness of my heart, and my lips will utter knowledge sincerely.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:37 - For he adds transgression to his sin; in our midst he claps his hands, and multiplies his words against God."

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:1 - Listen to what I say, LORD! Carefully consider my complaint!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:14 - May my words and my thoughts be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my sheltering rock and my redeemer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 54:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 54:2 - O God, listen to my prayer! Pay attention to what I say!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1 - Pay attention, my people, to my instruction! Listen to the words I speak!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:11 - because they had rebelled against God's commands, and rejected the instructions of the sovereign king.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:4 - Let all the kings of the earth give thanks to you, O LORD, when they hear the words you speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:6 - They will be thrown down the side of a cliff by their judges. They will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - To learn wisdom and moral instruction, and to discern wise counsel.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:21 - at the head of the noisy streets she calls, in the entrances of the gates in the city she utters her words:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:1 - My child, if you receive my words, and store up my commands within you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:16 - to deliver you from the adulteress, from the sexually loose woman who speaks flattering words;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - Acquire wisdom, acquire understanding; do not forget and do not turn aside from the words I speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:10 - Listen, my child, and accept my words, so that the years of your life will be many.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:20 - My child, pay attention to my words; listen attentively to my sayings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7 - So now, children, listen to me; do not turn aside from the words I speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:2 - if you have been ensnared by the words you have uttered, and have been caught by the words you have spoken,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - My child, keep my words and treasure up my commands in your own keeping.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:5 - so that they may keep you from the adulterous woman, from the loose woman who flatters you with her words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:24 - So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:8 - All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing in them twisted or crooked.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:26 - The LORD abhors the plans of the wicked, but pleasant words are pure.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:24 - Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - The truly wise person restrains his words, and the one who stays calm is discerning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - All the relatives of a poor person hate him; how much more do his friends avoid him - he pursues them with words, but they do not respond.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:21 - to show you true and reliable words, so that you may give accurate answers to those who sent you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12 - Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to the words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:7 - A deceiver's methods are evil; he dreams up evil plans to ruin the poor with lies, even when the needy are in the right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:26

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:26 - Who decreed this from the beginning, so we could know? Who announced it ahead of time, so we could say, 'He's correct'? Indeed, none of them decreed it! Indeed, none of them announced it! Indeed, no one heard you say anything!

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 6:5 - Therefore, I will certainly cut you into pieces at the hands of the prophets; I will certainly kill you in fulfillment of my oracles of judgment; for my judgment will come forth like the light of the dawn.
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