Use of the Word "Faith" in the Old Testament
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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).
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? |