### Core Meaning & Semantic Range
The Hebrew word **ʼomnâh**, represented by `{{H546}}`, is an adverb used to mean **surely** or **indeed**. As a feminine form of אֹמֶן (in its usual sense), it serves to add emphasis and confirmation to a statement. It appears only **2 times** across **2 unique verses** in the Bible, making each of its occurrences particularly significant.
### Biblical Occurrences & Contextual Analysis
The two uses of `{{H546}}` highlight moments of critical declaration. In Genesis, Abraham uses it to clarify his relationship with Sarah, stating, "And yet **indeed** `{{H546}}` she is my sister; she is the daughter of my father, but not the daughter of my mother" [[Genesis 20:12]]. Here, it affirms a literal, though complicated, truth. In the book of Joshua, Achan uses the word at the start of his confession before Joshua and all of Israel, saying, "**Indeed** `{{H546}}` I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel" [[Joshua 7:20]]. In this context, it marks a solemn admission of guilt.
### Related Words & Concepts
Several words are contextually linked to the emphatic declarations marked by `{{H546}}`:
* `{{H2398}}` **châṭâʼ** (to sin): This word is central to Achan's confession. His use of "**indeed**" `{{H546}}` directly precedes his admission that he has **sinned** against God [[Joshua 7:20]].
* `{{H269}}` **ʼâchôwth** (a sister): Abraham's use of `{{H546}}` is to confirm that Sarah is, in fact, his **sister**. This familial term is the subject of his emphatic statement [[Genesis 20:12]].
* `{{H1}}` **ʼâb** (father): The truth of Abraham's affirmation rests on his relationship with his **father**, as Sarah was the daughter of his **father** but not his mother [[Genesis 20:12]].
### Theological Significance
The theological weight of `{{H546}}` is tied to its role in confession and truth-telling.
* **Solemn Confession:** The word is used to introduce a moment of reckoning. Achan's statement, "**Indeed** I have sinned," is not a casual admission but a formal confession before both human authority and the **LORD** `{{H3068}}` **God** `{{H430}}` of **Israel** `{{H3478}}` [[Joshua 7:20]].
* **Affirmation of Fact:** In Abraham's case, `{{H546}}` is used to insist on the factual basis of his claim, highlighting the importance of literal truth even in complex situations. He affirms his statement as true by using the word "**indeed**" [[Genesis 20:12]].
### Summary
In summary, though rare, `{{H546}}` is a powerful adverb that signifies certainty and confirmation. It is used in scripture to underscore statements of great consequence, whether affirming a complex family tie or confessing a sin that has affected the entire nation of Israel. Its limited use makes each appearance a focal point for a significant and undeniable declaration.
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