557. Amtsi
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Amtsi: Amzi

Original Word: אַמְצִי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Amtsiy
Pronunciation: ahm-tsee
Phonetic Spelling: (am-tsee')
Definition: Amzi
Meaning: Amtsi

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
Amzi

From 'amats; strong; Amtsi, an Israelite -- Amzi.

see HEBREW 'amats

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
from amets
Definition
two Isr.
NASB Translation
Amzi (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs
אַמְצִי proper name, masculine

1 a Levite 1 Chronicles 6:31.

2 man of priestly line Nehemiah 11:12 (not in "" 1 Chronicles 9:12).

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

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Amtsi, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament genealogies. However, the concept of strength or valor can be related to Greek terms such as ἰσχυρός (ischyros, Strong's Greek 2478), meaning "strong" or "mighty," which captures a similar essence in the Greek language.

Usage: Amtsi is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: Amtsi is a biblical figure mentioned in the genealogies of the tribe of Judah. He is noted as the father of Elkanah, who is an ancestor of the prophet Samuel. The name Amtsi reflects a characteristic of strength or valor, which is a common theme in Hebrew names, often signifying the hoped-for qualities or divine blessings upon the individual.
• In the context of the genealogies, Amtsi's mention serves to establish the lineage and heritage of significant biblical figures, emphasizing the continuity of God's covenantal promises through specific family lines. The genealogical records in which Amtsi appears are crucial for understanding the historical and theological framework of the biblical narrative, particularly in relation to the Davidic line and the prophetic tradition.
Biblical Reference: Amtsi is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 6:26 (BSB): "Elkanah his son, Zophai his son, Nahath his son, Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son, and Samuel his son."

Forms and Transliterations
אַמְצִ֣י אַמְצִ֥י אמצי ’am·ṣî ’amṣî amTzi
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Englishman's Concordance
1 Chronicles 6:46
HEB: בֶּן־ אַמְצִ֥י בֶן־ בָּנִ֖י
NAS: the son of Amzi, the son of Bani,
KJV: The son of Amzi, the son of Bani,
INT: the son of Amzi the son of Bani

Nehemiah 11:12
HEB: פְּלַלְיָה֙ בֶּן־ אַמְצִ֣י בֶן־ זְכַרְיָ֔ה
NAS: the son of Amzi, the son
KJV: the son of Amzi, the son
INT: of Pelaliah the son of Amzi the son of Zechariah

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 557
2 Occurrences


’am·ṣî — 2 Occ.















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