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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.
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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 deer let loose;
He uses beautiful words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:4 - The utterance of him who hears the words of God,
Who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Who falls down, with eyes wide open:

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:16

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:16 - The utterance of him who hears the words of God,
And has the knowledge of the Most High,
Who sees the vision of the Almighty,
Who falls down, with eyes wide open:

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:1

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 24:27

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 24:27 - And Joshua said to all the people, “Behold, this stone shall be a witness to us, for it has heard all the words of the LORD which He spoke to us. It shall therefore be a witness to you, lest you deny your God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:29 - Her wisest ladies answered her,
Yes, she answered herself,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:10 - Then I would still have comfort;
Though in anguish I would exult,
He will not spare;
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 forceful are right words!
But what does your arguing prove?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26 - Do you intend to rebuke my words,
And the speeches of a desperate one, which are as wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:2 - “How long will you speak these things,
And the words of your mouth be like a strong wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:29 - This is the portion from God for a wicked man,
The heritage appointed to him by God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:22 - Receive, please, instruction from His mouth,
And lay 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 commandment of His lips;
I have treasured the words of His mouth
More than my necessary food.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:12 - I paid close attention to you;
And surely not one of you convinced Job,
Or answered his words—

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:14 - Now he has not directed his words against me;
So I will not answer him with your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - My words come from my upright heart;
My lips utter pure knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 34:37

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 34:37 - For he adds rebellion to his sin;
He claps his hands among us,
And multiplies his words against God.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 5:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 5:1 - To the Chief Musician. With flutes.[fn] A Psalm of David.

Give ear to my words, O LORD,
Consider my meditation.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 19:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 19:14 - Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
Be acceptable in Your sight,
O LORD, my strength and my Redeemer.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 54:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 54:2 - Hear my prayer, O God;
Give ear to the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 78:1

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

Give ear, O my people, to my law;
Incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:11 - Because they rebelled against the words of God,
And despised the counsel of the Most High,

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 138:4

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 138:4 - All the kings of the earth shall praise You, O LORD,
When they hear the words of Your mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:6 - Their judges are overthrown by the sides of the cliff,
And they hear my words, for they are sweet.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - To know wisdom and instruction,
To perceive the words of understanding,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:21 - She cries out in the chief concourses,[fn]
At the openings of the gates in the city
She speaks her words:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:1 - My son, if you receive my words,
And treasure my commands within you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:16 - To deliver you from the immoral woman,
From the seductress who flatters with her words,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - Get wisdom! Get understanding!
Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:10 - Hear, my son, and receive my sayings,
And the years of your life will be many.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:20 - My son, give attention to my words;
Incline your ear to my sayings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7 - Therefore hear me now, my children,
And do not depart from the words of my mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 6:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 6:2 - You are snared by the words of your mouth;
You are taken by the words of your mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:1 - My son, keep my words,
And treasure my commands within you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:5 - That they may keep you from the immoral woman,
From the seductress who flatters with her words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:24 - Now therefore, listen to me, my children;
Pay attention to the words of my mouth:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:8

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:8 - All the words of my mouth are with righteousness;
Nothing crooked or perverse is in them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 15:26

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 15:26 - The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 16:24

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

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He who has knowledge spares his words,
And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - All the brothers of the poor hate him;
How much more do his friends go far from him!
He may pursue them with words, yet they abandon him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:21 - That I may make you know the certainty of the words of truth,
That you may answer words of truth
To those who send to 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 words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:7 - Also the schemes of the schemer are evil;
He devises wicked plans
To destroy the poor with lying words,
Even when the needy speaks justice.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:26

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:26 - Who has declared from the beginning, that we may know?
And former times, that we may say, ‘He is righteous’?
Surely there is no one who shows,
Surely there is no one who declares,
Surely there is no one who hears your words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Hos 6:5

Unchecked Copy BoxHos 6:5 - Therefore I have hewn them by the prophets,
I have slain them by the words of My mouth;
And your judgments are like light that goes forth.
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