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H540 · Hebrew · Old Testament
אֲמַן
Aman
Verb (Aramaic)
To be faithful, to trust

Definition

The Aramaic verb aman means to be faithful, trustworthy, or reliable — equivalent to Hebrew aman (root of 'Amen'). In Daniel 6:4, it describes the faithfulness that distinguished Daniel from all his peers: those seeking charges against him found no corruption, for he was trustworthy.

Usage & Theological Significance

When Daniel's enemies searched his conduct and found nothing — because he was aman — this became an extraordinary testimony to what covenant faithfulness looks like in exile. God's faithful servant is vindicated, just as the Hebrew root amen declares God's own trustworthiness. Daniel's faithfulness is a type of Christ, who was utterly without fault yet condemned — and then vindicated in resurrection. In both cases, faithfulness under pressure leads to vindication by God.

Key Bible Verses

Daniel 6:4 They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.
Numbers 12:7 But this is not true of my servant Moses; he is faithful in all my house.
Psalm 89:37 It will be established forever like the moon, the faithful witness in the sky.
1 Corinthians 4:2 It is required that those who have been given a trust must prove faithful.
Revelation 1:5 From Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead.

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