Lexical Summary ammits: Strong, mighty, courageous Original Word: אַמִּיץ 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 Originfrom 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 Semantic Profile and Range of Meaning The term אַמִּיץ (’ammīts) portrays strength that is resolute, forceful, and prevailing. Whether applied to God, to human warriors, or even to a political conspiracy, it communicates robust power that cannot easily be restrained. Distribution in Scripture Six Spirit-inspired writers employ the word: Representative Texts Job 9:4: “He is wise in heart and mighty in strength; who has resisted Him and prospered?” Isaiah 28:2: “See, the Lord has one who is powerful and strong; like a downpour of hail, a destructive storm… He will throw it to the ground violently.” Amos 2:16: “Even the bravest warriors will flee naked in that day,” declares the LORD. Theological Themes 1. Divine Omnipotence Job and Isaiah celebrate Yahweh as the ultimate ’ammīts. His might is displayed in creation (Isaiah 40:26) and in judgment (Isaiah 28:2). The word underscores that God’s power is both wise and holy, never arbitrary. 2. Human Pretension and Fragility Absalom’s “strong” conspiracy (2 Samuel 15:12) and Israel’s “bravest warriors” (Amos 2:16) expose the fleeting nature of human strength when set against divine sovereignty. What appears invincible collapses when God withdraws support. 3. Moral Accountability Job 9:19 links strength with justice: “If it is a matter of power, surely He is the Mighty One; and if it is a matter of justice, who can summon Him?” Strength and righteousness converge in the LORD, reminding readers that true power answers to a moral standard. Historical and Cultural Setting • Monarchy and Rebellion (2 Samuel 15): In the ancient Near Eastern context, a coup needed wide tribal support to succeed. The narrator labels Absalom’s movement ’ammīts to stress its fearful momentum, yet the ensuing narrative proves that even a formidable revolt cannot overturn God’s covenant with David. Christological and Redemptive Significance The New Testament presents Jesus Christ as “the power of God and the wisdom of God” (1 Corinthians 1:24). The convergence of wisdom and ’ammīts in Job 9 finds ultimate fulfillment in the crucified and risen Lord, whose apparent weakness on the cross became the definitive display of divine power (2 Corinthians 13:4). Practical Ministry Implications 1. Encouragement for the Faithful Preachers may employ Isaiah 40:26 to bolster believers overwhelmed by circumstances: the Creator’s inexhaustible strength guarantees the preservation of His people. 2. Warning against Self-Reliance Absalom’s downfall and the rout foretold in Amos 2:16 caution leaders against trusting charisma, numbers, or military prowess. Spiritual vitality rests on humble dependence upon God. 3. Intercessory Confidence Since God alone is truly ’ammīts, intercessors can plead boldly for deliverance, revival, and justice, confident that no earthly power can thwart His purposes. 4. Ethical Leadership Pastors and elders are urged to model strength that is both firm and righteous, reflecting the balance seen in Job 9:4. Authority devoid of wisdom lapses into tyranny; wisdom lacking strength yields passivity. Summary אַמִּיץ depicts power that is vigorous, decisive, and, in its purest form, morally sound. Scripture contrasts the unwavering might of the LORD with the fragile bravado of human enterprise, calling believers to anchor their courage in the One who is eternally and unassailably strong. 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·mîṣLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman'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 Job 9:19 Isaiah 28:2 Isaiah 40:26 Amos 2:16 6 Occurrences |
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