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emeth

English translation: truth

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Hebrew term or phrase:emeth
English translation:truth

23:30 Mar 14, 2004
Hebrew to English translations [Non-PRO]
Social Sciences - Philosophy
Hebrew term or phrase: emeth
has to do with "true"
Daryl Davis
truth
Explanation:
emeth is the hebrew word for truth.

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Note added at 11 hrs 39 mins (2004-03-15 11:10:22 GMT) Post-grading
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There are no other words for truth in hebrew. However, the word emet is also used in esoteric contexts, and then its meaning can be more complex. Still, 99% of the time it\'s just truth.
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PeachPoint
Local time: 12:39
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Thanks. Are there any other Hebrew words for truth and if so, what are the contextual differences
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truth


Explanation:
emeth is the hebrew word for truth.

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Note added at 11 hrs 39 mins (2004-03-15 11:10:22 GMT) Post-grading
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There are no other words for truth in hebrew. However, the word emet is also used in esoteric contexts, and then its meaning can be more complex. Still, 99% of the time it\'s just truth.

PeachPoint
Local time: 12:39
Grading comment
Thanks. Are there any other Hebrew words for truth and if so, what are the contextual differences

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Suzan Chin: The word is "emet" in Hebrew, not "emeth"
1 hr
agree  snatalieg
1 hr
agree  Simon Charass
25 days
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