The meaning of “עַמִּיאֵל”

Understanding ʻAmmîyʼêl reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

H5988

Hebrew Text

Strong's Concordance

עַמִּיאֵל

Phoneticam-mee-ale'

TransliterationʻAmmîyʼêl

Grammar Code

N:N-M-P

Noun

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Ammiel. - § Ammiel = "my kinsman is God" - Ammiel, the name of three or four Israelites 1) the spy from the tribe of Dan who perished in the plague for his evil report 2) father of Machir of Lo-debar 3) father of Bathsheba; also 'Eliam' 4) the 6th son of Obed-edom and doorkeeper of the temple

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references

Reference	Text
Numbers 13:12	“Of the tribe of Dan, Ammiel the son of Gemalli.”
2 Samuel 9:5	“Then king David sent, and fetched him out of the house of Machir, the son of Ammiel, from Lo–debar.”
1 Chronicles 26:5	“Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed him.”

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2 Samuel

Book Distribution

Numbers1

2 Samuel3

1 Chronicles2

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עַמִּיאֵל' deepen your understanding of Numbers 13:12?

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