Hebrew · H3791, H571

כְּתָב אֱמֶת

Something written , i.e. a writing , record or book · stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness

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כָּתָב H3791 something written , i.e. a writing , record or book

Pronunciation kātāb

Writing as the inscribed, authoritative record that makes words legally binding and permanently authoritative

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אֶמֶת H571 stability ; (figuratively) certainty , truth , trustworthiness

Pronunciation emet

Theological centerpiece: truth rooted in unwavering stability and reliability, not mere correspondence to fact

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What does כְּתָב אֱמֶת (ketav emet) mean in the Bible?

כָּתָב · אֶמֶת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "writing/book of truth".

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What does כָּתָב · אֶמֶת mean in the Bible?

כָּתָב · אֶמֶת is a Hebrew phrase meaning "writing/book of truth".

How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3791, H571?

H3791, H571 is connected to 143 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.

Evidence Summary

Hebrew phrase. writing/book of truth

Strong's H3791, H571

Lexical occurrences 143 verses

Source Gloss

writing/book of truth

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