Strong's Lexicon amtachath: Sack, bag Original Word: אַמְתַּחַת Word Origin: From an unused root meaning to expand Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "amtachath," the concept of a bag or sack can be related to Greek words such as "πήρα" (pera) meaning a leather pouch or bag, often used by travelers or shepherds. Usage: The Hebrew word "amtachath" refers to a sack or bag, typically used for carrying provisions or goods. In the biblical context, it often denotes a container used for travel or trade, holding items such as grain or personal belongings. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, sacks or bags were essential for daily life, especially in agrarian societies. They were used to transport goods, store food, and carry personal items. The construction of these bags varied, but they were typically made from animal skins or woven materials. The use of sacks was common among travelers, traders, and farmers, reflecting the practical needs of a nomadic and agrarian lifestyle. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom mathach Definition a sack NASB Translation sack (8), sacks (7). Brown-Driver-Briggs אַמְתַּ֫חַת noun feminine sack, only Genesis 42-44; — ׳א construction Genesis 44:2,12; suffix אַמְתַּחְתִּי Genesis 42:28, אַמְתַּחְתּוֺ Genesis 42:27 2t.; plural construct אַמְתְּחֹת Genesis 44:1; suffix אַמְתְּחֹתֵינוּ Genesis 43:18 3t.; אַמְתְּחֹתֵיכֶם Genesis 43:12,23; — sack (s) in which brethren of Joseph carried corn from Egypt; in phrase ׳בְּטִי אַמ Genesis 42:27 in the mouth of the sack, so Genesis 43:12,21; Genesis 44:1,2,8; elsewhere Genesis 42:28; Genesis 43:18,21,22,23; Genesis 44:1,11,11,12 (all J). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sack From mathach; properly, something expansive, i.e. A bag -- sack. see HEBREW mathach Forms and Transliterations אַמְתְּחֹ֤ת אַמְתְּחֹֽתֵיכֶם֙ אַמְתְּחֹתֵ֔ינוּ אַמְתַּ֣חַת אַמְתַּחְתּ֔וֹ אַמְתַּחְתּ֖וֹ אַמְתַּחְתּֽוֹ׃ אמתחת אמתחתו אמתחתו׃ אמתחתיכם אמתחתינו בְּאַמְתְּחֹ֣תֵיכֶ֔ם בְּאַמְתְּחֹתֵ֙ינוּ֙ בְּאַמְתְּחֹתֵֽינוּ׃ בְּאַמְתַּ֖חַת בְאַמְתַּחְתִּ֑י באמתחת באמתחתי באמתחתיכם באמתחתינו באמתחתינו׃ ’am·ta·ḥaṯ ’am·taḥ·tōw ’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·ḵem ’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·nū ’am·tə·ḥōṯ ’amtaḥaṯ ’amtaḥtōw ’amtəḥōṯ ’amtəḥōṯêḵem ’amtəḥōṯênū amTachat amtachTo amteChot amtechoteiChem amtechoTeinu bə’amtaḥaṯ ḇə’amtaḥtî bə’amtəḥōṯêḵem bə’amtəḥōṯênū bə·’am·ta·ḥaṯ ḇə·’am·taḥ·tî bə·’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·ḵem bə·’am·tə·ḥō·ṯê·nū beamTachat beamteChoteiChem beamtechoTeinu veamtachTiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 42:27 HEB: ה֖וּא בְּפִ֥י אַמְתַּחְתּֽוֹ׃ NAS: it was in the mouth of his sack. KJV: his money; for, behold, it [was] in his sack's mouth. INT: he the mouth of his sack Genesis 42:28 Genesis 43:12 Genesis 43:18 Genesis 43:21 Genesis 43:21 Genesis 43:22 Genesis 43:23 Genesis 44:1 Genesis 44:1 Genesis 44:2 Genesis 44:8 Genesis 44:11 Genesis 44:11 Genesis 44:12 15 Occurrences |
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