556. amtsah

Lexicon

amtsah: Strength, might

Original Word: אַמְצָה
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Transliteration: amtsah
Pronunciation: ahm-tsah'
Phonetic Spelling: (am-tsaw')
Definition: Strength, might
Meaning: force

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

strength

From 'amats; force -- strength.

see HEBREW 'amats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from amets
Definition
strength
NASB Translation
strong support (1).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אַמְצָה noun feminine strength, figurative Zechariah 12:5, but sense difficult, compare Wr^{Zech. P. 585}; Sta^{ZAW 1881, 34} proposes לְיוֺשְׁבֵי אָמְצְאָה (after ᵐ5 ᵑ7) may I be sufficient for.

Topical Lexicon

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Hebrew and Greek terms, the concept of "force" or "strength" in the Greek New Testament can be related to words such as ἰσχύς (ischys • Strong's Greek 2479), which means "strength" or "might," and δύναμις (dynamis • Strong's Greek 1411), which refers to "power" or "ability." These Greek terms capture similar themes of strength and power as found in the Hebrew אַמְצָה (amtsah).

Usage: This Hebrew word is used in the context of physical or moral strength, often implying a sense of forcefulness or might.

Context: • The Hebrew word אַמְצָה (amtsah) appears in the Old Testament, conveying the concept of strength or force. It is derived from the root אָמֵץ (amats), which is frequently used to describe the act of being strong or courageous, often in the face of adversity or challenge. This root is associated with the idea of fortitude and resilience.
• In the context of biblical literature, אַמְצָה (amtsah) can refer to both physical strength and moral courage. It is a term that underscores the importance of inner fortitude and the ability to withstand external pressures or challenges.
• The usage of אַמְצָה (amtsah) in the Hebrew Bible is relatively rare, but it is significant in its emphasis on the necessity of strength, whether in battle, leadership, or personal integrity. The term is often linked with divine empowerment, suggesting that true strength comes from reliance on God.
• The concept of strength in the Bible is not merely about physical prowess but also encompasses spiritual and moral dimensions. It is about having the courage to stand firm in one's convictions and to act with integrity and righteousness.

Forms and Transliterations

אַמְצָ֥ה אמצה ’am·ṣāh ’amṣāh amTzah

Englishman's Concordance

Zechariah 12:5
HEB: יְהוּדָ֖ה בְּלִבָּ֑ם אַמְצָ֥ה לִי֙ יֹשְׁבֵ֣י
NAS: in their hearts, A strong support for us are the inhabitants
KJV: of Jerusalem [shall be] my strength in the LORD
INT: of Judah their hearts A strong are the inhabitants of Jerusalem

1 Occurrence

Strong's Hebrew 556
1 Occurrence

’am·ṣāh — 1 Occ.