אָמְנָ֔ם
𐤀𐤌𐤍𐤌
ʼomnâm
indeed
An adverb indicating affirmation or confirmation of a previous statement, often best rendered as 'truly,' 'indeed,' or 'certainly.' It is used to underscore the veracity, certainty, or reliability of what precedes it, functioning to intensify the speaker's assertion or agreement. Depending on context, may introduce a contrast, nuance of concession, or strong emphasis.
Ruth 3:12 · Word #3
Lexicon H551
| Lemma | אׇמְנָם |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤀𐤌𐤍𐤌 |
| Transliteration | ʼomnâm |
| Strong's | H551 |
| Definition | An adverb indicating affirmation or confirmation of a previous statement, often best rendered as 'truly,' 'indeed,' or 'certainly.' It is used to underscore the veracity, certainty, or reliability of what precedes it, functioning to intensify the speaker's assertion or agreement. Depending on context, may introduce a contrast, nuance of concession, or strong emphasis. |
Morphology HD
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | D — Adverb — Modifies a verb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | indeed |
SIBI-P1 Translation H551-01
surely
| Morphological Notes | Adverbial particle derived from the root אמן; functions as an affirmation marker, not inflected for gender or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adverb derives from אמן, conveying firmness and reliability. "Surely" reflects this sense of confirmed certainty and emphatic affirmation while preserving its function as an intensifying particle. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
truly
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Standardized from "indeed". |