Hebrew Word Study
The meaning of “אֲמִתַּי”
Understanding ʼĂmittay reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
Amittai. - § Amittai = "my truth" - Amittai, an Israelite 1) the father of Jonah the prophet
H573
Hebrew Text
Strong's Concordance
אֲמִתַּי
Phoneticam-it-tah'ee
TransliterationʼĂmittay
Grammar Code
N:N-M-P
Noun
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Amittai. - § Amittai = "my truth" - Amittai, an Israelite 1) the father of Jonah the prophet
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Kings 14:25 | “He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gath–hepher.” Word: אֲמִתַּי (ʼĂmittay) | |
| Jonah 1:1 | “Now the word of the Lord came unto Jonah the son of Amittai, saying,” Word: אֲמִתַּי (ʼĂmittay) |