Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אָמִיר”
Understanding ʼâmîyr reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
apparently from אָמַר (in the sense of self-exaltation) bough, branch. - a summit (of a tree or mountain) 1) top, summit...
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Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אָמִיר
Phoneticaw-meer'
Transliterationʼâmîyr
Grammar Code
H:N-M
Hebrew Noun, Masculine
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
apparently from אָמַר (in the sense of self-exaltation) bough, branch. - a summit (of a tree or mountain) 1) top, summit 1a) of tree 1b) of mountain
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 17:6 | “Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the Lord God of Israel.” Word: אָמִיר (ʼâmîyr) | |
| Isaiah 17:9 | “In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.” Word: אָמִיר (ʼâmîyr) |