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a-mā´na, (××ž× ×”, 'amanah): A mountain mentioned in along with Lebanon, Senir and Hermon. The name probably means the “firm,†or “constant.†“From the top of Amana†is mistranslated by the Septuagint ἀπὸ ἀÏχῆς πιστεως, apoÌ archeÌ„Ìs pıÌsteoÌ„sÌŒ. 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.