533. ammits
Berean Strong's Lexicon
ammits: Strong, mighty, courageous

Original Word: אַמִּיץ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ammits
Pronunciation: ah-MEETS
Phonetic Spelling: (am-meets')
Definition: Strong, mighty, courageous
Meaning: strong, strength

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אָמַץ (amats), meaning "to be strong" or "to be courageous."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G2904 (kratos): Often translated as "strength" or "might," referring to power or dominion.

- G2294 (tharseo): Meaning "to be of good courage" or "to be bold."

Usage: The Hebrew word "ammits" is used to describe someone who is strong, mighty, or courageous. It often refers to inner strength and fortitude, particularly in the face of adversity or challenge. This term is used to encourage individuals to be resolute and steadfast, relying on their faith and inner strength.

Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israelite culture, strength and courage were highly valued traits, especially in leaders and warriors. The concept of being "strong and courageous" was not only physical but also moral and spiritual. It was essential for those who led the people, whether in battle or in spiritual matters, to exhibit these qualities. The Israelites often faced formidable enemies and challenges, and the call to be "ammits" was a reminder of their reliance on God's strength and promises.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amets
Definition
mighty
NASB Translation
bravest* (1), mighty (2), strength (1), strong (1), strong one (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
(אַמִּץ) אַמִּיץ adjective mighty׳א absolute 2 Samuel 15:12 2t.; construct Job 9:4 2t. — mighty, of Absa-lom's conspiracy 2 Samuel 15:12; elsewhere of persons; as substantive, instrum. of ׳י (i.e. Assyrians) Isaiah 28:2 ("" חזָק; לִבּוֺ ׳א = valiant, conqueror Amos 2:16; of ׳י, כֹּחַ ׳חֲכַם לֵבָב וְא Job 9:4; compare ׳כֹּחַ א Job 9:19 (see Di & RV), כֹּחַ ׳א Isaiah 40:26 read probably אֹמֶץ (ᵐ5) ("" רֹב אוֺנִים).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
courageous, mighty, strong one

Or (shortened) ammits {am-meets'}; from 'amats; strong or (abstractly) strength -- courageous, mighty, strong (one).

see HEBREW 'amats

Forms and Transliterations
אַמִּ֔ץ אַמִּ֣יץ אמיץ אמץ וְאַמִּ֣יץ וְאַמִּ֥יץ וְאַמִּץ֙ ואמיץ ואמץ ’am·miṣ ’am·mîṣ ’ammiṣ ’ammîṣ amMitz veamMitz wə’ammiṣ wə’ammîṣ wə·’am·miṣ wə·’am·mîṣ
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Samuel 15:12
HEB: וַיְהִ֤י הַקֶּ֙שֶׁר֙ אַמִּ֔ץ וְהָעָ֛ם הוֹלֵ֥ךְ
NAS: And the conspiracy was strong, for the people
KJV: And the conspiracy was strong; for the people
INT: become and the conspiracy was strong the people continually

Job 9:4
HEB: חֲכַ֣ם לֵ֭בָב וְאַמִּ֣יץ כֹּ֑חַ מִֽי־
NAS: in heart and mighty in strength,
KJV: in heart, and mighty in strength:
INT: Wise heart and mighty strength Who

Job 9:19
HEB: אִם־ לְכֹ֣חַ אַמִּ֣יץ הִנֵּ֑ה וְאִם־
NAS: behold, [He is] the strong one! And if
KJV: If [I speak] of strength, lo, [he is] strong: and if of judgment,
INT: If power the strong behold and if

Isaiah 28:2
HEB: הִנֵּ֨ה חָזָ֤ק וְאַמִּץ֙ לַֽאדֹנָ֔י כְּזֶ֥רֶם
NAS: has a strong and mighty [agent]; As a storm
KJV: hath a mighty and strong one, [which] as a tempest
INT: Behold strong and mighty the Lord A storm

Isaiah 40:26
HEB: מֵרֹ֤ב אוֹנִים֙ וְאַמִּ֣יץ כֹּ֔חַ אִ֖ישׁ
NAS: of His might and the strength of [His] power,
KJV: of his might, for that [he is] strong in power;
INT: of the greatness of his might and the strength of power one

Amos 2:16
HEB: וְאַמִּ֥יץ לִבּ֖וֹ בַּגִּבּוֹרִ֑ים
NAS: Even the bravest among the warriors
INT: strong care for the warriors

6 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 533
6 Occurrences


’am·miṣ — 2 Occ.
wə·’am·mîṣ — 4 Occ.
















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