521. ammah

Lexicon

ammah: Cubit

Original Word: אַמָּה
Part of Speech: Noun
Transliteration: ammah
Pronunciation: ahm-MAH
Phonetic Spelling: (am-maw')
Definition: Cubit
Meaning: a mother, a cubit, a door-base

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

cubit

(Aramaic) corresponding to 'ammah -- cubit.

see HEBREW 'ammah

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
(Aramaic) corresponding to ammah
Definition
a cubit
NASB Translation
cubits (4).

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from a root word of uncertain meaning.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for "cubit" is Strong's Greek Number 4083 (πῆχυς, pēchys), which also refers to a unit of measurement similar to the Hebrew cubit.
• For "mother," the corresponding Greek term is Strong's Greek Number 3384 (μήτηρ, mētēr), which is used throughout the New Testament to denote a mother.
• There is no direct Greek equivalent for "door-base," as this is a more specific architectural term not commonly translated into Greek in the biblical texts.

This entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Aramaic term אַמָּה, illustrating its varied applications in biblical literature and its significance in both familial and architectural contexts.

Usage: The word is used in various contexts within the Aramaic portions of the Hebrew Bible, primarily in the books of Daniel and Ezra. It can denote a physical measurement, a familial relationship, or a structural component.

Context: • Mother: In some contexts, אַמָּה is used to denote a "mother," reflecting the nurturing and foundational role of a mother in a family. This usage is less common in the Aramaic sections of the Bible.
• Cubit: The term is more frequently used to describe a "cubit," an ancient unit of length based on the forearm's length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger, approximately 18 inches or 45 centimeters. This measurement is often used in descriptions of construction and dimensions, particularly in the context of the Temple and other significant structures.
• Door-base: The word can also refer to a "door-base," indicating a foundational or structural element of a building. This usage highlights the importance of stability and support in architectural design.

Forms and Transliterations

אַמִּ֣ין אַמִּ֥ין אמין ’am·mîn ’ammîn amMin

Englishman's Concordance

Ezra 6:3
HEB: מְסֽוֹבְלִ֑ין רוּמֵהּ֙ אַמִּ֣ין שִׁתִּ֔ין פְּתָיֵ֖הּ
NAS: being 60 cubits and its width
KJV: thereof threescore cubits, [and] the breadth
INT: laid the height cubits the breadth

Ezra 6:3
HEB: שִׁתִּ֔ין פְּתָיֵ֖הּ אַמִּ֥ין שִׁתִּֽין׃
NAS: and its width 60cubits;
KJV: thereof threescore cubits;
INT: the breadth cubits

Daniel 3:1
HEB: דְהַ֔ב רוּמֵהּ֙ אַמִּ֣ין שִׁתִּ֔ין פְּתָיֵ֖הּ
NAS: of which [was] sixty cubits [and] its width
KJV: [was] threescore cubits, [and] the breadth
INT: of gold the height cubits of which sixty width

Daniel 3:1
HEB: שִׁתִּ֔ין פְּתָיֵ֖הּ אַמִּ֣ין שִׁ֑ת אֲקִימֵהּ֙
NAS: six cubits; he set
KJV: thereof six cubits: he set it up
INT: of which sixty width cubits six set

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 521
4 Occurrences

’am·mîn — 4 Occ.