Psalms 91:4 — Word Study
WLCבְּאֶבְרָת֨וֹ׀ יָ֣סֶךְ לָ֭ךְ וְתַֽחַת־ כְּנָפָ֣יו תֶּחְסֶ֑ה צִנָּ֖ה וְֽסֹחֵרָ֣ה אֲמִתּֽוֹ׃
BSAHe will coverçâkak▸ with His feathersʼebrâh [pinion, wing] undertachath His wingskânâph [the extremity of His care] you will find refugechâçâh▸ [to seek refuge, trust] His faithfulnessʼemeth [truth, stability] is a shieldtsinnâh [buckler, protective device] and rampartçôchêrâh△ [protection, defense]
| Greek | English | Parsing |
|---|---|---|
| בְּאֶבְרָת֨וֹ׀ | with pinion his | Preposition, noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
| יָ֣סֶךְ | he will cover | Verb, Hiphil, jussive third person masculine singular |
| לָ֭ךְ | you | Preposition, suffix |
| וְתַֽחַת־ | and under | Conjunction, noun common masculine singular construct |
| כְּנָפָ֣יו | wings his | Noun common feminine dual construct, suffix |
| תֶּחְסֶ֑ה | you will take refuge | Verb, Qal, imperfect second person masculine singular |
| צִנָּ֖ה | [is] a shield | Noun common, feminine singular absolute |
| וְֽסֹחֵרָ֣ה | and a wall | Conjunction, noun common feminine singular absolute |
| אֲמִתּֽוֹ׃ | faithfulness his | Noun common feminine singular construct, suffix |
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| BSB | He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart. |
| KJV | He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. |
| ASV | He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler. |
| YLT | With His pinion He covereth thee over, And under His wings thou dost trust, A shield and buckler [is] His truth. |
| WEB | He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart. |
| BBE | You will be covered by his feathers; under his wings you will be safe: his good faith will be your salvation. |
Where they part company is תֶּחְסֶ֑ה — see How Translations Differ.
The sentence has a main clause with supporting phrases that elaborate on the means and nature of God's protection.
8 commentators on this verse
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clause
verbסָכַךְ
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Deep Study — Psalms 91:4
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Context — God's Promises of Protectiongenerated
Psalm 91:4 assures believers of God's protective nature, using imagery of a bird sheltering its young under its wings. This promise of refuge is a recurring theme throughout the psalm, emphasizing trust in God's faithfulness amidst danger, as seen in the surrounding verses that describe deliverance from threats.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalm 17:8 | Keep me as the apple of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings |
| 2 | Psalm 57:1 | Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy, for in You my soul takes refuge. In the shadow of Your wings I will take shelter until the danger has passed. |
| 3 | Psalm 61:4 | Let me dwell in Your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of Your wings. Selah |
| 4 | Deuteronomy 32:11 | As an eagle stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, He spread His wings to catch them and carried them on His pinions. |
| 5 | Ruth 2:12 | May the LORD repay your work, and may you receive a rich reward from the LORD, the God of Israel, under whose wings you have taken refuge.” |
The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge — 13 references, hung on the phrase they belong to
The Key Word — אֶבְרָה, ebrahgenerated
The word אֶבְרָה (ebrah) means 'pinion' or 'wing,' particularly in a poetic context. It refers to the wings of birds, symbolizing God's care and protection. The feminine form highlights the nurturing aspect of God's protection, suggesting a safe place under His care.
In this verse, it emphasizes the idea of being covered and protected, illustrating the depth of God's love and the safety found in trusting Him. The use of this term evokes images of warmth and security, reinforcing the theme of divine shelter.
How Translations Differ — measured against the Berean Standard Biblegenerated
This study reads the verse in the Berean Standard Bible, so the BSB is the wording every comparison below is made against.
Sentence Structuregenerated
The finite verb יָ֣סֶךְ (he will cover) governs the verse, with a series of phrases detailing how and where this covering occurs. The structure emphasizes the protective actions of God, with the phrases describing the means of protection and the nature of refuge.
The verse's arrangement highlights the relationship between God's actions and the believer's response, with the imagery of wings and refuge creating a vivid picture of safety.
Septuagint Backgroundgenerated
The Septuagint translates אֶבְרָה as αὐτοῦ, which conveys a sense of possession, indicating that the protection comes directly from God. This choice emphasizes the personal nature of God's care.
The Greek word used for תֶּחְסֶ֑ה in the Septuagint suggests a similar idea of seeking safety, aligning closely with the Hebrew meaning while maintaining its poetic imagery.
In plain words — the whole versegenerated
Psalm 91:4 tells us that God will protect those who trust in Him, using the imagery of a bird covering its young with its wings. This verse highlights the safety and refuge found in God's faithfulness, assuring believers of His care and protection.
Frequently Asked Questionsgenerated
It means that God provides protection and safety, much like a bird shelters its young under its wings.
By trusting in Him and seeking His presence in times of trouble, you can experience His protection and care.
God's faithfulness acts as a protective barrier, safeguarding believers from harm and providing stability in uncertain times.
This verse echoes themes found throughout the Bible, where God is depicted as a refuge and protector, as seen in Psalm 17:8 and Deuteronomy 32:11.
Reflection Questionsgenerated
- In what ways have I experienced God's protection in my life?
- How can I actively seek refuge in God during difficult times?
- What does it mean to trust in God's faithfulness as my shield?
- How can I share the comfort of this promise with others who are struggling?
The early church on this verse — how the Fathers read it
The early Church Fathers often referenced Psalm 91:4 to illustrate God's protective nature. Here, Augustine quotes this verse to emphasize the hope found under God's wings.
"He shall defend you between His shoulders, and you shall hope under His wings" [Psalms 91:4].Early Church Fathers on Psalms 91 →
Commentators on this verse — 8 expositors, verse by verse
Each of these wrote on Psalms 91:4 itself, not merely on the chapter around it.
John Gill1697–1771Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleHe shall cover thee with his feathers,.... As birds do their young, who cannot cover themselves: this they do from a tender regard to them, whereby they both keep them warm, and protect them from
Read John Gill on Psalms 91 →Robert Jamieson1802–1880Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown's CommentaryHe shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Read Robert Jamieson on Psalms 91 →Matthew Poole1624–1679Matthew Poole's Commentary on the Holy BibleHis truth; whereby he is obliged to fulfil all his gracious promises, and, amongst the rest, that of protection in dangers.
Read Matthew Poole on Psalms 91 →John Trapp1601–1669Trapp's Complete Commentary on the Old and New TestamentsPsalms 91:4 He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth [shall be thy] shield and buckler.Ver. 4. He shall cover thee with his feathers] As the hen doth her chickens; Fides est quae te pullastrum, Christum gallinam facit, ut sub pennis eius speres; nam salus in pennis eius, saith Luther; it is faith which maketh thee the little chicken, and Christ the hen; that thou mayest hide, and hope, and hover, and cover under his wings; for there is health in his wings. And under his wings shalt thou trust] For without faith what use is there to us of the promises. Non de se debet sperare Christianus; si vult esse firmus vapore materno nutriatur, ut pullus…
Read John Trapp on Psalms 91 →Charles John Ellicott1819–1905Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(4) Feathers . . . wings . . .—For this beautiful figure, here elaborated, see Psalms 17:8, Note.
Read Charles John Ellicott on Psalms 91 →AdamClarkeAdam Clarke's Commentary on the BibleVerse 4. He shall cover thee with his feathers] He shall act towards thee as the hen does to her brood, - take thee under his wings when birds of prey appear, and also shelter thee from chilling blasts. This is a frequent metaphor in the sacred writings; see the parallel texts in the margin (Psalms 17:8, Psalms 57:1, Psalms 61:4), and the notes on them. The Septuagint has Εντοιςμεταφρενοιςαυτουεπισκιασεισοι· He will overshadow thee between his shoulders; alluding to the custom of parents carrying their weak or sick children on their backs, and having them covered even there with a mantle. Thus the Lord is represented carrying the Israelites in the wilderness. See Deuteronomy 32:11-12, where…
Read AdamClarke on Psalms 91 →CambridgeThe Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges4. He shall shelter thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and buckler. Cp. Psalms 5:11-12; Psalms 17:8; Psalms 63:7; and the figure in Deuteronomy 32:11, though the application there is different. God’s truth, i.e. His faithfulness to His promises, will be a defence against hostile calumnies. The words rendered shield and buckler both denote large shields, protecting the whole of the person.
Read Cambridge on Psalms 91 →Albert Barnes1798–1870Barnes' Notes on the BibleHe shall cover thee with his feathers ... - As the parent bird protects its young. See the notes at Psalms 17:8. Compare Deuteronomy 32:11.
Read Albert Barnes on Psalms 91 →The verse in English, compared — 17 translations, and where they part company
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Modern formal
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge. His faithfulness is your shield and rampart.
He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.
He will shelter you with his wings; you will find safety under his wings. His faithfulness is like a shield or a protective wall.
Tyndale line
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
He will cover thee with his pinions, And under his wings shalt thou take refuge: His truth is a shield and a buckler.
He shall cover thee with his pinions, and under his wings shalt thou take refuge: his truth is a shield and a buckler.
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Hee will couer thee vnder his winges, and thou shalt be sure vnder his feathers: his trueth shall be thy shielde and buckler.
Strictly literal
He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou find refuge: his truth is a shield and buckler.
With His pinion He covereth thee over, And under His wings thou dost trust, A shield and buckler [is] His truth.
He covers you over with His pinion, || And under His wings you trust, || His truth [is] a shield and buckler.
With his pinions will he cover thee, and under his wings shalt thou find shelter: shield and buckler is his truth.
He will cover you with his wings, and under his wings you will find refuge. His trustworthiness is a shield and protection.
From the Latin
Upon an instrument of ten strings, upon the psaltery: with a canticle upon the harp.
Simplified
He will hide you under his feathers, and shelter you with his wings. His trustworthiness shields and protects you.
You will be covered by his feathers; under his wings you will be safe: his good faith will be your salvation.
Counted from the translations carried on this site, not from a survey of every English Bible. A rendering shared by many versions is usually inherited rather than independently arrived at — the Tyndale line in particular runs through most of them.
The sentence as the grammar sees it — from the MACULA Hebrew treebank
This is not our own analysis: it is the scholarly syntax tree for the verse, showing how the clause actually holds together.
Boxes are the grammarian's groupings — clause, noun phrase, prepositional phrase.
The four witnesses to this verse — Masoretic, Septuagint, Samaritan, Qumran
The Masoretic Text and the Septuagint agree closely in their wording. Both versions convey the same protective imagery and themes of refuge, with only minor differences in structure.
בְּאֶבְרָת֨וֹ׀ יָ֣סֶךְ לָ֭ךְ וְתַֽחַת־ כְּנָפָ֣יו תֶּחְסֶ֑ה צִנָּ֖ה וְֽסֹחֵרָ֣ה אֲמִתּֽוֹ׃
9 of the 9 words are matched. This is the word-by-word correspondence, not the Septuagint's own sentence — its word order and its articles are its own.
Four traditions, not one. “On the leather” means the letters physically survive on the scroll, as against letters an editor has supplied to fill a hole in it — a restoration is a scholar’s reading, not a reading of the manuscript. Words in [square brackets] are supplied; the notes count them apart from what survives.
The map of this verse — what each word keeps company with
This is a map of two things, both counted rather than judged. Company kept: which words stand within three words of each of these, anywhere in the Hebrew Bible — the thicker the line, the more often the pair meet compared with chance. Built from: the words a word is made out of, taken from its own Strong’s entry. It is not a map of meaning: nothing here claims two words mean the same thing. Click any circle to see the numbers behind it.
Lexicons — every word in Psalms 91:4
One dossier per word, with every reference work grouped by kind — Hebrew lexicons, morphology, Bible dictionaries, topical chains and the English of the translators themselves. The verse sits at the head of each block with the word under study lit, so you never lose your place. The panel above gives the short answer; this is the long one, and it is the part of the page worth indexing.
Every entry below is the lexicographer's own text. On the Hebrew: Brown-Driver-Briggs entire and its gloss set, Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, and Tyndale House's Translators Brief lexicon. Where a cell says a work has no entry, that work genuinely has none for this word.
אֶבְרָה (ebrah) refers to a 'pinion' or 'wing,' particularly in a poetic context. It is a feminine form related to the word for 'feather' or 'wing.' The term can denote the wings of birds like ostriches and eagles, and it may also have metaphorical uses related to God.
אֶבְרָה n.f. pinion (nom. unit., poet.)
base
H84 אֶבְרָה pinion (nom. unit., poet.)
84 'ebrah eb-raw'
feminine of 83:--feather, wing.
see HEBREW for 083
אֶבְרָה (ev.rah) — pinion.
1) pinion, wing
1a) of bird (ostrich, eagle, dove)
1b) of God (metaph)
Prep | N-fs | Suff — Preposition · noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHR/Ncfsc/Sp3ms
The Hebrew word סוּךְ (*sukh*) and its variants relate to the concepts of covering, protecting, and weaving together. It encompasses meanings such as to hedge in, overshadow, and screen, with implications of defense and joining. The entries reference various forms and usages, including a noun for 'protector' and verbs that describe actions of covering and weaving. Notably, the word appears in Exodus 33:22.
[סוּךְ, סִיךְ] vb. hedge, or fence about, shut in
base
[סָכַךְ] vb. overshadow, screen, cover
Qal
screen, cover
reflex. cover oneself
Hiph. screen, cover
Pilp. denom.
base
[סָכַךְ] vb. weave together;—Qal ψ 139:13
ref
סֹכֵךְ n. [m.] protector;—term. techn. of structure shielding stormers of city Na 2:6
H5526a סוּךְ, סִיךְ hedge, or fence about, shut in H5526b סָכַךְ overshadow, screen, cover H5526c סָכַךְ weave together H5526d סֹכֵךְ n. [m.] protector H5526e שָׂכַךְ cover, lay over, so as to screen H5526f שָׂכַךְ weave
5526 cakak saw-kak'
or sakak (Exod. 33:22) {saw-kak'}; a primitive root;
properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in,
cover over, (figuratively) protect:--cover, defence, defend,
hedge in, join together, set, shut up.
סוּךְ (sukh) — to fence.
(Qal) to hedge, fence about, shut in
סָכַךְ (sa.khakh) — to cover.
1) to block, overshadow, screen, stop the approach, shut off, cover
1a) (Qal)
1a1) to screen, cover
1a2) to cover oneself
1b) (Hiphil)
1b1) to screen, cover
סָכַךְ (sa.khakh) — to weave.
1) to weave together
4a) (Qal) to weave together
1b) (Pilpel) to weave, weave together
סֹכֵךְ (so.kh) — protector.
protector (participle)
שָׂכַךְ (sa.khakh) — to cover.
(Qal) to cover, lay over
שָׂכַךְ (sa.khakh) — to weave.
1) to weave together
1a) (Qal) to weave together
1b) (Pilpel) to weave, weave together
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms — Verb · Hiphil · jussive third person masculine singularHVhj3ms
ךְ (kh) — you.
Personal object pronoun - suffix for propositions and verbs without an object: 2nd person feminine singular
HR/Sp2ms — Preposition · suffixHR/Sp2ms
תַּחַת (tachath) refers to the concept of being underneath or below. It can function as a noun meaning 'the under part,' or as an adverb and preposition indicating position or substitution, such as 'instead of' or 'for the sake of.' The word encompasses various uses, including physical placement and metaphorical meanings related to subjection or exchange.
תַּחַת n.[m.] the under part, hence as adv. accus. and prep. underneath, below, instead of
base
H8478 תַּחַת the under part, hence as adv. accus. and prep. underneath, below, instead of
8478 tachath takh'-ath
from the same as 8430; the bottom (as depressed); only
adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix
underneath), in lieu of, etc.:--as, beneath, X flat,
in(-stead), (same) place (where...is), room, for...sake, stead
of, under, X unto, X when...was mine, whereas, (where-)fore,
with.
see HEBREW for 08430
תַּחַת (ta.chat) — underneath: under.
: under/below
1) the under part, beneath, instead of, as, for, for the sake of, flat, unto, where, whereas n m
1a) the under part adv accus
1b) beneath prep
1c) under, beneath
1c1) at the foot of (idiom)
1c2) sweetness, subjection, woman, being burdened or oppressed (fig)
1c3) of subjection or conquest
1d) what is under one, the place in which one stands
1d1) in one's place, the place in which one stands (idiom with reflexive pronoun)
1d2) in place of, instead of (in transferred sense)
1d3) in place of, in exchange or return for (of things mutually interchanged)
conj
1e) instead of, instead of that
1f) in return for that, because that in compounds
1g) in, under, into the place of (after verbs of motion)
1h) from under, from beneath, from under the hand of, from his place, under, beneath
תַּחַת (ta.chat) — underneath: instead.
: instead/in_place/exchange
Conj | Prep — Conjunction · noun common masculine singular constructHC/Ncmsc
כָּנָף (kanaph) means 'wing' or 'extremity' and can refer to various edges or corners, such as those of a bird, garment, or building. It encompasses meanings like border, corner, and skirt, indicating both physical and metaphorical edges. The word is derived from a root that suggests an edge or extremity.
כָּנָף 109 n.f. wing, extremity
base
H3671 כָּנָף wing, extremity
3671 kanaph kaw-nawf'
from 3670; an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or
army) a wing, (of a garment or bed-clothing) a flap, (of the
earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle:--+ bird, border,
corner, end, feather(-ed), X flying, + (one an-)other,
overspreading, X quarters, skirt, X sort, uttermost part,
wing((-ed)).
see HEBREW for 03670
כָּנָף (ka.naph) — wing.
1) wing, extremity, edge, winged, border, corner, shirt
1a) wing
1b) extremity
1b1) skirt, corner (of garment)
N-fp | Suff — Noun common feminine dual construct · suffixHNcfdc/Sp3ms
חָסָה (chacah) is a Hebrew verb meaning to seek refuge or flee for protection, often used in a figurative sense to express trust or hope in God. It is primarily found in poetic contexts, emphasizing the act of confiding in divine protection.
חָסָה vb. (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refuge
base
H2620 חָסָה (mostly poet. and fig.) seek refuge
2620 chacah khaw-saw'
a primitive root; to flee for protection (compare 982);
figuratively, to confide in:--have hope, make refuge, (put)
trust.
see HEBREW for 0982
חָסָה (cha.sah) — to seek refuge.
1) (Qal) to seek refuge, flee for protection
1a) to put trust in (God), confide or hope in (God) (fig.)
V-Qal-Imperf-2ms — Verb · Qal · imperfect second person masculine singularHVqi2ms
ref'-uj: A place of resort and safety. The principal words in the Old Testament are machceh (Ps 14:6; 46:1; 62:7,8; Isa 4:6, etc.), and manoc (2Sa 22:3; Ps 59:16, etc.), both applied chiefly to God as a "refuge" for His people. For the King James Version "refuge" in De 33:27, the Revised Version (British and American) has "dwelling-place," and in Ps 9:9, "high tower." Conversely, the Revised Version (British and American) has "refuge" for the King James Version "shelter" in Ps 61:3, and "hope" in
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From the avenger of blood Ex 21:13,14; Nu 35:11-32; De 4:41-43; 19:2-13; Jos 20:1-6
The Hebrew word צִנָּה (*tsinnah*) has meanings related to a hook or barb, coolness, and a large shield. It is derived from a root meaning 'to prick' and can refer to something piercing or protective. The entries highlight its use in contexts like Amos 4:2 for a hook and Proverbs 25:13 for coolness.
H6793a צִנָּה appar. hook, or barb (of fishing-spear?) H6793b צִנָּה coolness H6793c צִנָּה large shield (covering whole body)
6793 tsinnah tsin-naw'
feminine of 6791; a hook (as pointed); also a (large) shield
(as if guarding by prickliness); also cold (as piercing):--
buckler, cold, hook, shield, target.
see HEBREW for 06791
צִנָּה (tsin.nah) — hook.
1) something piercing, hook, barb
1a) meaning uncertain
צִנָּה (tsin.nah) — coolness.
coolness, cold (of snow)
צִנָּה (tsin.nah) — shield.
1) shield, large shield, buckler
1a) shield
N-fs — Noun common · feminine singular absoluteHNcfsa
sheld.
See ARMOR, IV, 1.
Shield
Used in defensive warfare, varying at different times and under different circumstances in size, form, and material (1 Sam. 17:7; 2 Sam. 1:21; 1 Kings 10:17; 1 Chr. 12:8, 24, 34; Isa. 22:6; Ezek. 39:9; Nahum 2:3).
Used figuratively of God and of earthly princes as the defenders of their people (Gen. 15:1; Deut. 33:29; Ps. 33:20; 84:11). Faith is…
The ordinary shield consisted of a framework of wood covered with leather; it thus admitted of being burnt. (Ezekiel 39:9) It was frequently cased with metal, either brass or copper; its appearance in this case resembled gold when the sun shone on it, 1 Macc. 6:39 and to this, rather than to the practice of smearing blood on the shield we may refer the redness noticed by. Nahum. (Nahum 2:3) The surface of the shield was kept bright by the application of oil as implied in (Isaiah 21:5) The shield was worn on the left arm, to which it was attached by a strap. Shields of state were covered with beaten gold. Shields were suspended about public buildings for ornamental purposes. (1 Kings 10:17) In the metaphorical language of the…
סֹחֵרָה (socherah) means 'buckler' or 'shield,' indicating something that surrounds or protects. It is derived from the active participle feminine form of סֹחֵר (socher). The term appears in Psalm 91:4.
סֹחֵרָה n.f. buckler;—ψ 91:4
ref
H5507 סֹחֵרָה buckler
5507 cocherah so-khay-raw'
properly, active participle feminine of 5503; something
surrounding the person, i.e. a shield:--buckler.
see HEBREW for 05503
סֹחֵרָה (so.che.rah) — buckler.
buckler, shield
Conj | N-fs — Conjunction · noun common feminine singular absoluteHC/Ncfsa
wol.
See ARCHITECTURE; CITY; FORTIFICATION; HOUSE; JERUSALEM; VILLAGE.
Wall
Cities were surrounded by walls, as distinguished from “unwalled villages” (Ezek. 38:11; Lev. 25:29-34). They were made thick and strong (Num. 13:28; Deut. 3:5). Among the Jews walls were built of stone, some of those in the temple being of great size (1 Kings 6:7; 7:9-12; 20:30; Mark 13:1, 2). The term is used metaphorically of security and safety (Isa. 26:1; 60:18; Rev. 21:12-20). (See FENCE.)
אֱמֶת (emeth) encompasses concepts of firmness, faithfulness, and truth. It signifies reliability and stability, often in the context of ethical or religious knowledge. The word can also function as an adverb meaning 'in truth' or 'truly.' There is a consistent emphasis on its meanings related to certainty and trustworthiness across the entries.
אֱמֶת n.f. firmness, faithfulness
reliability, sureness
stability, continuance
faithfulness, reliableness
truth
adv. in truth, truly
base
H571 אֱמֶת firmness, faithfulness . reliability, sureness
. stability, continuance
. faithfulness, reliableness
. truth
. adv. in truth, truly
571 'emeth eh'-meth
contracted from 539; stability; (figuratively) certainty,
truth, trustworthiness:--assured(-ly), establishment,
faithful, right, sure, true (-ly, -th), verity.
see HEBREW for 0539
אֱמֶת (e.met) — truth: faithful.
: faithful
1) firmness, faithfulness, truth
1a) sureness, reliability
1b) stability, continuance
1c) faithfulness, reliableness
1d) truth
1d1) as spoken
1d2) of testimony and judgment
1d3) of divine instruction
1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge
1d5) true doctrine
adv
2) in truth, truly
אֱמֶת (e.met) — truth: true.
: true
1) firmness, faithfulness, truth
1a) sureness, reliability
1b) stability, continuance
1c) faithfulness, reliableness
1d) truth
1d1) as spoken
1d2) of testimony and judgment
1d3) of divine instruction
1d4) truth as a body of ethical or religious knowledge
1d5) true doctrine
adv
2) in truth, truly
אֱמֶת (e.met) — truth: certain.
: certain/fixed
1) firmness, faithfulness, truth
1a) sureness, reliability
1b) stability, continuance
1c) faithfulness, reliableness
1d) truth
1d1) as spoken
1d2) of testimony and judgment
N-fs | Suff — Noun common feminine singular construct · suffixHNcfsc/Sp3ms