Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֻמַּה”
Understanding ʼummah reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
nation, people. - a collection, i.e. community of persons 1) people, tribe, nation
H523
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֻמַּה
Phoneticoom-maw'
Transliterationʼummah
Grammar Code
H:N-F
Hebrew Noun, Feminine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
nation, people. - a collection, i.e. community of persons 1) people, tribe, nation
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
3 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 25:16 | “These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names, by their towns, and by their castles; twelve princes according to their nations.” Word: אֻמַּה (ʼummah) | |
| Numbers 25:15 | “And the name of the Midianitish woman that was slain was Cozbi, the daughter of Zur; he was head over a people, and of a chief house in Midian.” Word: אֻמַּה (ʼummah) | |
| Psalms 117:1 | “O praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.” Word: אֻמַּה (ʼummah) |