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אֱמוּנָה
With Rabbi,
Dr. Reuven Ben Avraham-Goossens, PhD.
Let us look at ‘Emunah’ Deeper Meaning:
‘Emunah’ - אֱמוּנָה is the Hebrew word most commonly translated as ‘faith’ or ‘belief’. However, in the Tanakh and according our ancient tradition, its true meaning goes far beyond intellectual assent. It implies ‘steadfast trust’, ‘reliability’, and ‘active faithfulness’. Then again, it also means so much more.
Faith is Action: ‘Emunah’ stems from the root ‘Aman’ - אָמַן, which means to ‘support’, ‘confirm’, or ‘build securely’. It is the same root from which the word ‘Amen’ is derived. While an English concept of faith often centres on a state of mind, ‘Emunah’ represents a life of ‘reliance’ and ‘steadfastness’!
Not a Blind Faith: The word shares a root with ‘Uman’, meaning a ‘craftsman’ or ‘artisan’. Just as a craft takes ‘practice’, ‘nurturing’, and ‘development’, ‘Emunah’ is viewed as a ‘dynamic’, ‘active pursuit’ rather than a ‘static state of being’.
Its Scriptural Context:
The word ‘Emunah - אֱמוּנָה first appears in the Torah in the context of Abraham’s relationship with אֱלֹהִים - Elohim. The exact phrase ‘And he believe’ in Hebrew (referring to Abraham in Genesis 15:6) is וְהֶאֱמִין (pronounced ve’he’emin). The root word being אמן (A-M-N), which is also the root for ‘amen’ and ‘emunah’ (faith/trust), linking the concept of belief directly to truth and reliability!
It is also used to describe ‘faithfulness’ and ‘steadfastness’ such as when Moses' hands were held up during battle in Exodus 17:12, where we find אֱמוּנָה.
A Two-Way Bond: While אֱלֹהִים - Elohim’s ‘Emunah’ refers to His unwavering faithfulness to humanity, our ‘Emunah’ represents our ‘loyal love’, ‘active trust’, and ‘reliability in keeping His ways’.
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