The meaning of “אַמִּיץ”
Understanding ʼammîyts reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or (shortened) אַמִּץ ʼammits (ammeets'); from אָמַץ courageous, mighty, strong (one). - strong or (abstractly) strength...
אַמִּיץ
or (shortened) אַמִּץ ʼammits (ammeets'); from אָמַץ courageous, mighty, strong (one). - strong or (abstractly) strength 1) strong, mighty
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Samuel 15:12 | “And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s counsellor, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.” Word: אַמִּיץ (ʼammîyts) | |
| Job 9:19 | “If I speak of strength, lo, he is strong: and if of judgment, who shall set me a time to plead?” Word: אַמִּיץ (ʼammîyts) | |
| Isaiah 40:26 | “Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.” Word: אַמִּיץ (ʼammîyts) | |
| Amos 2:16 | “And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord. ” Word: אַמִּיץ (ʼammîyts) |
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