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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 - Naph'tali is a hind let loose, that bears comely fawns.

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:4

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:4 - the oracle of him who hears the words of God, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, but having his eyes uncovered:

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Unchecked Copy Box Num 24:16

Unchecked Copy BoxNum 24:16 - the oracle of him who hears the words of God, and knows the knowledge of the Most High, who sees the vision of the Almighty, falling down, but having his eyes uncovered:

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 32:1

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 32:1 - "Give ear, O heavens, and I will speak; and let the earth hear 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 against us; for it has heard all the words of the LORD which he spoke to us; therefore it shall be a witness against you, lest you deal falsely with your God."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jdg 5:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJdg 5:29 - Her wisest ladies make answer, nay, she gives answer to herself,

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:10

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:10 - This would be my consolation; I would even exult in pain unsparing; for 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 - How forceful are honest words! But what does reproof from you reprove?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 6:26

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 6:26 - Do you think that you can reprove words, when the speech of a despairing man is wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 8:2

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 8:2 - "How long will you say these things, and the words of your mouth be a great wind?

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 20:29

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 20:29 - This is the wicked man's portion from God, the heritage decreed for him by God."

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 22:22

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 22:22 - Receive 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 in my bosom the words of his mouth.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:12

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:12 - I gave you my attention, and, behold, there was none that confuted Job, or that answered his words, among you.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 32:14

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 32:14 - He has not directed his words against me, and I will not answer him with your speeches.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 33:3

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 33:3 - My words declare the uprightness of my heart, and what my lips know they speak sincerely.

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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 choirmaster: for the flutes. A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD; give heed to my groaning.

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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 thy sight, O LORD, my rock 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 Maskil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my teaching; incline your ears to the words of my mouth!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 107:11

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 107:11 - for they had rebelled against the words of God, and spurned 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 thee, O LORD, for they have heard the words of thy mouth;

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 141:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 141:6 - When they are given over to those who shall condemn them, then they shall learn that the word of the LORD is true.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:2

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:2 - That men may know wisdom and instruction, understand words of insight,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 1:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 1:21 - on the top of the walls she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks:

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:1 - My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 2:16

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 2:16 - You will be saved from the loose woman, from the adventuress with her smooth words,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:5 - do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Get wisdom; get insight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:10

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:10 - Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 4:20

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 4:20 - My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 5:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 5:7 - And now, O sons, listen to me, 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 - if you are snared in the utterance of your lips, caught in 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 up my commandments with you;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:5 - to preserve you from the loose woman, from the adventuress with her smooth words.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 7:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 7:24 - And now, O sons, listen to me, and be attentive 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 righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked 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, the words of the pure are pleasing to him.

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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 body.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 17:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 17:27 - He who restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:7

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:7 - All a poor man's brothers hate him; how much more do his friends go far from him! He pursues them with words, but does not have them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 19:27

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 19:27 - Cease, my son, to hear instruction only to stray from the words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 22:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 22:21 - to show you what is right and true, that you may give a true answer to those who sent you?

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 23:12

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 23:12 - Apply your mind to instruction and your ear to words of knowledge.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 32:7

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 32:7 - The knaveries of the knave are evil; he devises wicked devices to ruin the poor with lying words, even when the plea of the needy is right.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:26

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:26 - Who declared it from the beginning, that we might know, and beforetime, that we might say, "He is right"? There was none who declared it, none who proclaimed, none who heard 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 my judgment goes forth as the light.
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