The meaning of “עָמַס”
Understanding ʻâmaç reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
or עָמַשׂ ʻâmas (aw-mas'); a primitive root be borne, (heavy) burden (self), lade, load, put. - to load, i.e. impose abu...
עָמַס
or עָמַשׂ ʻâmas (aw-mas'); a primitive root be borne, (heavy) burden (self), lade, load, put. - to load, i.e. impose aburden (or figuratively, infliction) 1) to load, carry, carry a load 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to load 1a2) to carry a load 1b)(Hiphil) to lay a load on
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Genesis 44:13 | “Then they rent their clothes, and laded every man his ass, and returned to the city.” Word: עָמַס (ʻâmaç) | |
| 1 Kings 12:11 | “And now whereas my father did lade you with a heavy yoke, I will add to your yoke: my father hath chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.” Word: עָמַס (ʻâmaç) | |
| 2 Chronicles 10:11 | “For whereas my father put a heavy yoke upon you, I will put more to your yoke: my father chastised you with whips, but I will chastise you with scorpions.” Word: עָמַס (ʻâmaç) | |
| Nehemiah 13:15 | “In those days saw I in Judah some treading wine presses on the sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and lading asses; as also wine, grapes, and figs, and all manner of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the sabbath day: and I testified against them in the day wherein they sold victuals.” Word: עָמַס (ʻâmaç) | |
| Psalms 68:19 | “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.” Word: עָמַס (ʻâmaç) |
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