Strong's Lexicon kenema: Integrity, Uprightness Original Word: כְּנֵמָה Word Origin: Derived from a root that is not widely attested in Hebrew, possibly related to concepts of integrity or uprightness. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Greek equivalent often associated with the concept of integrity is ἀλήθεια (aletheia), meaning truth or sincerity, as seen in passages like Ephesians 4:15, "Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head." Usage: The term "kenema" is used to denote a state of moral integrity or uprightness. It reflects a quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. In the context of the Hebrew Bible, it often describes the character of individuals who live in accordance with God's laws and commandments. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite society, integrity was a highly valued trait, often associated with righteousness and the fear of the Lord. The Hebrew culture placed a strong emphasis on living a life that was pleasing to God, which included being honest, just, and faithful. The concept of integrity was not only a personal virtue but also a communal expectation, as it was believed to bring blessings and favor from God. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to kemo Definition accordingly, as follows NASB Translation accordingly (1), follows (1), thus (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs כְּנֵ֫מָא adverb accordingly, as follows (derivation uncertain: NöGGA, 1884, 1021 Marti and others from כֵּן + indefinite מָא, so somewhat, ungefähr so: see older improbable view (as we should say, from כְּ and נֵימָא = נֵאמַר, compare Talmud יֵימָא for יֵימַר) in Thes652): referring backwards, Ear Ezra 6:13 כְּנֵמָא ֗֗֗ עֲבַדוּ did accordingly; referring forwards, Ezra 4:8 . . . כְּתַבוּ כְנֵמָא wrote a letter . . . as follows, Ezra 5:4(read c ᵐ5 אֲמַרוּ; אֲמַרְנָא from Ezra 5:9, MeyEntst. 26), Ezra 5:9; Ezra 5:11. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance so, in this manner sort, thus (Aramaic) corresponding to kmow; so or thus -- so, (in) this manner (sort), thus. see HEBREW kmow Forms and Transliterations וּכְנֵ֥מָא וכנמא כְּנֵ֖מָא כְּנֵֽמָא׃ כנמא כנמא׃ kə·nê·mā keNema kənêmā ū·ḵə·nê·mā ucheNema ūḵənêmāLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 4:8 HEB: לְאַרְתַּחְשַׁ֥שְׂתְּא מַלְכָּ֖א כְּנֵֽמָא׃ NAS: to King Artaxerxes, as follows-- KJV: to Artaxerxes the king in this sort: INT: Artaxerxes to King follows Ezra 5:4 Ezra 5:9 Ezra 5:11 Ezra 6:13 5 Occurrences |
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