The meaning of “עָמַר”
Understanding ʻâmar reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
bind sheaves, make merchandise of. - to gather grain 1) to bind sheaves 1a) (Piel) to gather 2) to manipulate, deal tyra...
עָמַר
bind sheaves, make merchandise of. - to gather grain 1) to bind sheaves 1a) (Piel) to gather 2) to manipulate, deal tyrannically with 2a) (Hithpael) to treat as a slave
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Deuteronomy 21:14 | “And it shall be, if thou have no delight in her, then thou shalt let her go whither she will; but thou shalt not sell her at all for money, thou shalt not make merchandise of her, because thou hast humbled her.” Word: עָמַר (ʻâmar) | |
| Deuteronomy 24:7 | “If a man be found stealing any of his brethren of the children of Israel, and maketh merchandise of him, or selleth him; then that thief shall die; and thou shalt put evil away from among you.” Word: עָמַר (ʻâmar) | |
| Psalms 129:7 | “Wherewith the mower filleth not his hand; nor he that bindeth sheaves his bosom.” Word: עָמַר (ʻâmar) |
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