Lesson 6 - Question 2 of 38 

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Use of the Word "Faith" in the Old Testament (continued):

Emuwn and Emuwnah - Two Hebrew Words:


The Old Testament was originally written in the Hebrew language.  If you go back to the oldest Hebrew manuscripts in existence today and look at Deuteronomy 32:20 and Habakkuk 2:4, the Hebrew words used are as follows:


1.  - Emuwn -- Deuteronomy 32:20:

The Hebrew word used in Deuteronomy 32:20 is "emuwn."  This is pronounced: ay-moon'.  Strong's Greek/Hebrew Dictionary defines "emuwn" (Hebrew word #529) as:

  • trustworthiness (abstractly)

2.    - Emuwnah -- Habakkuk 2:4:

The Hebrew word used in Habakkuk 2:4 is "emuwnah" or the alternate spelling is "emunah."  This is pronounced:  em-oo-naw'.  Strong's Greek Hebrew Dictionary defines "emuwnah" (Hebrew word #530) as:

  • the feminine of Hebrew word #529
  • firmness (in a literal sense);
  • security (when used figuratively);
  • fidelity (in a moral sense).

Old Testament Usage of The Two Hebrew Words:

Click below to see the Old Testament verses in which these words are used:

Note:  There are a few other Hebrew words that are on occasion translated as "faith," such as the Hebrew word "emeth."  However "Emuwn" and "Emuwnah" are the principle Hebrew words.
 

Question:

In the Old Testament, the words "faith," "faithfulness," "faithful," etc. are translated into English primarily from how many Hebrew words?

One Dozens Two


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