Etymology and Meaning:
The name "Amana" is derived from a Hebrew root meaning "constant" or "faithful." It is often associated with stability and reliability, reflecting the characteristics of the region it denotes.

Biblical References:
Amana is mentioned in the Bible in the Song of Solomon 4:8 : "Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, come with me from Lebanon. Descend from the crest of Amana, from the top of Senir, the summit of Hermon, from the lions’ dens and the mountain haunts of leopards." This passage is part of a poetic and romantic dialogue, where the speaker invites his beloved to journey with him, highlighting the beauty and majesty of the region.

Geographical Context:
Amana is traditionally understood to be a mountain or mountainous region. It is often associated with the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, which extends along the border between modern-day Lebanon and Syria. The specific location of Amana is not definitively known, but it is generally considered to be part of the same range that includes Mount Hermon, a significant and prominent peak in biblical geography.

Historical and Cultural Significance:
In ancient times, the region of Amana would have been known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty. The mention of Amana in the Song of Solomon suggests a place of splendor and allure, fitting the romantic and idyllic imagery of the text. The reference to lions and leopards in the same verse indicates that it was a wild and untamed area, adding to its mystique and the sense of adventure in the invitation.

Theological Implications:
The use of Amana in the Song of Solomon can be seen as symbolic of the journey of love and the call to leave behind the familiar for the promise of a new and beautiful relationship. It reflects the themes of commitment and faithfulness, resonating with the broader biblical narrative of covenant and devotion. The imagery of mountains and wilderness often serves as a metaphor for spiritual ascent and the pursuit of divine love.

Related Biblical Themes:
Amana, as part of the Song of Solomon, ties into the broader themes of love, beauty, and the relationship between God and His people. The book is often interpreted allegorically, with the love between the bride and groom representing the love between Christ and the Church. The call to "come with me" echoes the call of Christ to His followers to embark on a journey of faith and intimacy with Him.

Conclusion:
While Amana is only briefly mentioned in the Bible, its inclusion in the Song of Solomon enriches the text with its connotations of beauty, adventure, and faithfulness. It serves as a reminder of the grandeur of God's creation and the depth of His love, inviting believers to explore the heights of spiritual relationship and commitment.Amana

integrity; truth; a nurse

Amana

(a covenant), apparently a mountain in or near Lebanon. (Solomon 4:8) It is commonly assumed that this is the mountain in which the river Abana, (2 Kings 5:12) has its source.

Amana

The southern part or summit of Anti-Lebanon, adjacent to and north of Hermon, from which the river Amana or Abana poured down towards Damascus, So 4:8.

Perennial.

(1.) The Hebrew margin of 2 Kings 5:12 gives this as another reading of Abana (q.v.), a stream near Damascus.

(2.) A mountain (Cant. 4:8), probably the southern summit of Anti-Libanus, at the base of which are the sources of the Abana.

AMANA

a-ma'-na, ('amanah): A mountain mentioned in Songs 4:8 along with Lebanon, Senir and Hermon. The name probably means the "firm," or "constant." "From the top of Amana" is mistranslated by the Septuagint apo arches pisteos. The Amana is most naturally sought in the Anti-Lebanon, near the course of the river Abana, or Amana (see ABANAH). Another possible identification is with Mt. Amanus in the extreme north of Syria.

549. Amanah -- a river near Damascus, also the region from which ...
... Amanah. 550 . a river near Damascus, also the region from which it flows.
Transliteration: Amanah Phonetic Spelling: (am-aw-naw') Short Definition: Amana. ... ...
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Come from Lebanon, My Spouse, Come from Lebanon, Come; Thou Shalt ...
... 8. Come from Lebanon, my Spouse, come from Lebanon, come; Thou shalt be crowned
from the top of Amana, from the peak of Shenir and Hermon, from the dens of the ...
/.../guyon/song of songs of solomon/8 come from lebanon my.htm

Christ's Estimate of his People
... the scenery is in the land of Canaan, none of it in Egypt; and besides that, all
the places that Solomon speaks of, such as Engedi, Lebanon, Amana, and Damascus ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 5 1859/christs estimate of his people.htm

Chapter iv.
... 7. Thou art all fair, my love, there is no spot in thee.8. Come with me from Lebanon,
my spouse, with me from Lebanon; look from the top of Amana, from the top ...
//christianbookshelf.org/guyon/song of songs of solomon/chapter iv.htm

Rules to be Observed in Singing of Psalms.
... Non vox, sed votum; non miisica chordula, sed cor: Non clamans, sed amana, psallit
in aure Dei. Tis not the voice, but vow; Sound heart, not sounding string; ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bayly/the practice of piety/rules to be observed in.htm

The Talmudic Girdle of the Land under the Second Temple, Taken Out ...
... "You see isles in the sea; and if a line were drawn from the mountains of Amana
to the river of Egypt,"whatsoever is within the line, belongs to the land of ...
/.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 2 the talmudic girdle.htm

A Slave Girl who Helped Her Master
... and so cure the leper. Are not Amana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus,
better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a slave girl who helped.htm

The Joy of Unbroken Communion
... Come with Me from Lebanon, My bride,. With Me from Lebanon; Look from the top of
Amana,. From the top of Senir and Hermon,. From the lions' dens,. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/taylor/union and communion/section iii the joy of.htm

Song of Songs of Solomon
... 8. Come from Lebanon, my Spouse, come from Lebanon, come; Thou shalt be crowned
from the top of Amana, from the peak of Shenir and Hermon, from the dens of the ...
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Altogether Lovely
... For him there are no climbings to the top of Amana, no leaping for joy in the temple,
no dancing before the ark with David; no, if he be but carried to the ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/altogether lovely.htm

The Talking Book
... On the other hand when the soul gets up to the exceeding high mountains, to the
top of Amana and Lebanon, when we behold visions of glory and see our Beloved ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/the talking book.htm

Amana (1 Occurrence)
...AMANA. ... The name probably means the "firm," or "constant." "From the top of Amana"
is mistranslated by the Septuagint apo arches pisteos. ...
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Abanah (1 Occurrence)
... ab'-a-na, a-ba'-na ('abhanah (Kethibh, Septuagint, Vulgate)), or AMANA a-ma'-na
('amanah (Qere, Peshitta, Targum); the King James Version Abana (American ...
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Ama'na (1 Occurrence)
Ama'na. Amana, Ama'na. Amanah . Multi-Version Concordance Ama'na (1 Occurrence). ...
(See RSV). Amana, Ama'na. Amanah . Reference Bible.
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Leopards (2 Occurrences)
... Lebanon. Look from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon,
from the lions' dens, from the mountains of the leopards. ...
/l/leopards.htm - 7k

Dens (10 Occurrences)
... Look from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the lions' dens,
from the mountains of the leopards. (WEB KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS NAS RSV NIV). ...
/d/dens.htm - 9k

Pharzites
... Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Apharpha; Codex Alexandrinus Pharphara): A river of
Damascus, mentioned in 2 Kings 5:12, along with the Abana or Amana.e and James ...
/p/pharzites.htm - 6k

Peak (1 Occurrence)
... Song of Songs 4:8 Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, with me from Lebanon; see
from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the places of ...
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Pharpar (1 Occurrence)
... Septuagint: Codex Vaticanus Apharpha; Codex Alexandrinus Pharphara): A river of
Damascus, mentioned in 2 Kings 5:12, along with the Abana or Amana.e and James ...
/p/pharpar.htm - 7k

Bride (31 Occurrences)
... Look from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the lions' dens,
from the mountains of the leopards. (WEB JPS ASV BBE NAS RSV NIV). ...
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Crest (2 Occurrences)
... Song of Songs 4:8 Come with me from Lebanon, my bride, with me from Lebanon; see
from the top of Amana, from the top of Senir and Hermon, from the places of ...
/c/crest.htm - 8k

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