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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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Word / Phrase / Strong's Search

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 doe set free
that bears beautiful fawns.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:4 - the message of one who hears the words of God,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide open:

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:16

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:16 - the message of one who hears the words of God,
who has knowledge from the Most High,
who sees a vision from the Almighty,
who bows down with eyes wide 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 that I say!

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 24:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 24:27 - Joshua said to all the people, “This stone has heard everything the LORD said to us. It will be a witness to testify against you if you go back on your word to God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:29 - “Her wise women answer,
and she repeats these words to herself:

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:10 - At least I can take comfort in this:
Despite the pain,
I have not denied the words of the Holy One.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:25 - Honest words can be painful,
but what do your criticisms amount to?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26 - Do you think your words are convincing
when you disregard my cry of desperation?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:2 - “How long will you go on like this?
You sound like a blustering wind.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:29 - This is the reward that God gives the wicked.
It is the inheritance decreed by God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:22 - Listen to his instructions,
and store them in your heart.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 23:12 - I have not departed from his commands,
but have treasured his words more than daily food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:12 - I have listened,
but not one of you has refuted Job
or answered his arguments.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:14 - If Job had been arguing with me,
I would not answer with your kind of logic!

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - I speak with all sincerity;
I speak the truth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:37 - For you have added rebellion to your sin;
you show no respect,
and you speak many angry words against God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:1 - For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by the flute.

O LORD, hear me as I pray;
pay attention to my groaning.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:14 - May the words of my mouth
and the meditation of my heart
be pleasing to you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 54:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 54:2 - Listen to my prayer, O God.
Pay attention to my plea.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 78:1 - A psalm[fn] of Asaph.

O my people, listen to my instructions.
Open your ears to what I am saying,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:11 - They rebelled against the words of God,
scorning the counsel of the Most High.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:4 - Every king in all the earth will thank you, LORD,
for all of them will hear your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:6 - When their leaders are thrown down from a cliff,
the wicked will listen to my words and find them true.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,
to help them understand the insights of the wise.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:21 - She calls to the crowds along the main street,
to those gathered in front of the city gate:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:1 - My child,[fn] listen to what I say,
and treasure my commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:16 - Wisdom will save you from the immoral woman,
from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - Get wisdom; develop good judgment.
Don’t forget my words or turn away from them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:10 - My child,[fn] listen to me and do as I say,
and you will have a long, good life.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:20 - My child, pay attention to what I say.
Listen carefully to my words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7 - So now, my sons, listen to me.
Never stray from what I am about to say:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:2 - if you have trapped yourself by your agreement
and are caught by what you said—

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - Follow my advice, my son;
always treasure my commands.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:5 - Let them protect you from an affair with an immoral woman,
from listening to the flattery of a promiscuous woman.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:24 - So listen to me, my sons,
and pay attention to my words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:8 - My advice is wholesome.
There is nothing devious or crooked in it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:26 - The LORD detests evil plans,
but he delights in pure words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 16:24 - Kind words are like honey—
sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - A truly wise person uses few words;
a person with understanding is even-tempered.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - The relatives of the poor despise them;
how much more will their friends avoid them!
Though the poor plead with them,
their friends are gone.

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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 turn your back on knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:21 - In this way, you may know the truth
and take an accurate report to those who sent you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12 - Commit yourself to instruction;
listen carefully to words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:7 - The smooth tricks of scoundrels are evil.
They plot crooked schemes.
They lie to convict the poor,
even when the cause of the poor is just.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:26

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:26 - “Who told you from the beginning
that this would happen?
Who predicted this,
making you admit that he was right?
No one said a word!

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 6:5 - I sent my prophets to cut you to pieces—
to slaughter you with my words,
with judgments as inescapable as light.
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