Strong’s H0561

אֵמֶר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

emer

Pronunciation

ay'-mer

Definition

Word, speech, saying

Meaning

something said

Usage

The Hebrew word אֵמֶר ('emer) primarily refers to a "word" or "saying." It is used to denote a spoken word or utterance, often carrying the connotation of a message or declaration. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it can refer to divine communication, human speech, or proverbial sayings.

Bible references

Genesis 49:21;Numbers 24:4;Numbers 24:16;Deuteronomy 32:1;Joshua 24:27;Job 6:10;Job 6:25;Job 6:26;Job 8:2;Job 20:29;Job 22:22;Job 23:12;Job 32:12;Job 32:14;Job 33:3;Job 34:37;Psalm 5:1;Psalm 19:14;Psalm 54:2;Psalm 78:1;Psalm 107:11;Psalm 138:4;Psalm 141:6;Proverbs 1:2;Proverbs 1:21