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מֵאמַר H3983
H3983 is the Hebrew word מֵאמַר, transliterated mêʼmar and said may-mar'. The King James Version most often renders it according to the appointment.
What it means
{something (authoritatively) said, i.e. an edict}.
Where it comes from
(Aramaic) corresponding to H3982 (מַאֲמַר).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: appointment, word.
Verses using מֵאמַר
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
Ezra 6:9 · KJV
And that which they have need of, both young bullocks, and rams, and lambs, for the burnt offerings of the God of heaven, wheat, salt, wine, and oil, according to the appointment of the priests which are at Jerusalem, let it be given them day by day without fail:
Daniel 4:17 · KJV
This matter is by the decree of the watchers, and the demand by the word of the holy ones: to the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, and giveth it to whomsoever he will, and setteth up over it the basest of men.
Common questions
What does Strong's H3983 mean?
H3983 is the Hebrew word מֵאמַר (mêʼmar), meaning {something (authoritatively) said, i.e. an edict}.
How is H3983 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it according to the appointment (1 time), word (1 time).
How many times does H3983 appear in the Bible?
מֵאמַר (mêʼmar) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does H3983 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: (Aramaic) corresponding to H3982 (מַאֲמַר).
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