533. ammits

Lexicon

ammits: Strong, mighty, courageous

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

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

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).

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2478 (ἰσχυρός, ischuros): Strong, mighty, powerful.
• G2900 (κραταιός, krataios): Strong, mighty.
• G2904 (κράτος, kratos): Strength, power, might.
• G4642 (σθενόω, sthenoo): To strengthen, make strong.

These Greek terms reflect similar concepts of strength and power found in the New Testament, often used to describe God's might or the empowerment of believers through the Holy Spirit.

Usage: The word אַמִּיץ appears in the Hebrew Bible to describe individuals or attributes characterized by strength or courage. It is used in various contexts, often to emphasize the might or bravery of a person or group.

Context: • The term אַמִּיץ is used in the Hebrew Scriptures to convey the idea of strength and courage, often in the context of battle or leadership. It is a quality attributed to warriors, leaders, and those who exhibit exceptional bravery or fortitude.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is translated in contexts that highlight the valor and strength of individuals. For example, in Job 9:19, it is used to describe God's unmatched strength: "If it is a matter of strength, He is mighty! If it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?"
• The concept of strength in the Hebrew Bible is not merely physical but also moral and spiritual, indicating a steadfastness and resilience in the face of challenges.
• The word is related to the broader biblical theme of relying on God's strength and being courageous in fulfilling His commands. It underscores the belief that true strength comes from God and is demonstrated through faith and obedience.

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

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.