The meaning of “עָמַק”
Understanding ʻâmaq reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(be, have, make, seek) deep(-ly), depth, be profound. - to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively) 1) to...
עָמַק
(be, have, make, seek) deep(-ly), depth, be profound. - to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively) 1) to be deep, be profound, make deep 1a) (Qal) to be deep 1b) (Hiphil) to make deep, make profound
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Psalms 92:5 | “O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep.” Word: עָמַק (ʻâmaq) | |
| Isaiah 30:33 | “For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the Lord, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it. ” Word: עָמַק (ʻâmaq) | |
| Jeremiah 49:30 | “Flee, get you far off, dwell deep, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith the Lord; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.” Word: עָמַק (ʻâmaq) | |
| Hosea 9:9 | “They have deeply corrupted themselves, as in the days of Gibeah: therefore he will remember their iniquity, he will visit their sins.” Word: עָמַק (ʻâmaq) |
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