Lexical Definition
אֲמָנָה ʼĂmânâh (am-aw-naw') Amana N:N--L
the same as אֲמָנָה
Amana.
- § Amana = "support"
- Amanah, a mountain near Damascus
1) a river flowing into the plain of Damascus from Antilebanon
2) mountainous area of the river's origin
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| אֲמָנָ֗ה | Amana | Song.4.8 |
Extended Information
- mountainous area of the river's origin
Brown-Driver-Briggs
אֲמָנָה proper name, of a river
1. a river (constant ? compare Isa 33:16) flowing down from Antilebanon into the plain of Damascus 2Kgs 5:12 (Qr; אֲבָנָה Kt), the Greek Chrysorrhoas, modern Arabic Nahr Barad'. 2. the region from which it flows ct 2Kgs 4:8.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 4:8 · 5:12 |
| Isaiah | 33:16 |
Profile
Amana • A mountain range mentioned in the Song of Solomon.
Amana, a mountain range featured in a poetic description of the beloved's beauty.
Amana is mentioned in Song of Solomon 4:8 as part of a poetic description of the beloved's beauty. In the verse, the lover invites his beloved to come with him from Lebanon, from the top of Amana, Senir, and Hermon, where lions and leopards dwell. The context suggests that Amana is a mountain range, likely located in the region of Lebanon.
Some scholars identify Amana with the Anti-Lebanon mountain range, which runs parallel to the Lebanon mountains on the eastern side of the Beqaa Valley. Others associate it with Mount Amanus, a range located in southern Turkey, near the Syrian border. The exact identification remains uncertain.
The mention of Amana in the Song of Solomon is part of a literary device that uses geographical references to emphasize the beauty and desirability of the beloved. By associating her with the grandeur and majesty of the mountains, the lover expresses his admiration and love for her.
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