Biblical Hebrew Forum

["K Randolph" <kwrandolph AT gmail.com>]

Bryan:

While you are right that this noun often stands in a construct chain
where it is translated as an adjective, a quick look in a concordance
shows that it is often used standing alone, with the meaning of
trustworthiness which we at times can translate as truth.

This verse does not translate cleanly into English, but I understand
it as saying that God's chosen truly causes justice to go out.

Karl W. Randolph.

On 3/21/07, B. M. Rocine <brocine AT twcny.rr.com> wrote:
> B-Haverim,
>
> le'emet in Isa 42:3 is a unique word.  Occasionally 'emet is in the
> genitive case (in a construct chain) and means "faithful (or sincere),"
> such as 'anshey 'emet "men of truth" or "faithful men."  Maybe Isa 42:3
> is the BH way to say "one of truth" or "faithful one."
>
> What do you think it means?  Do you suppose it might mean "for a
> faithful (or sincere) person"?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Bryan
>
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