573. Amittay

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Amittay: Amittai

Original Word: אֲמִתַּי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Amittay
Pronunciation: ah-MEET-tai
Phonetic Spelling: (am-it-tah'ee)
Definition: Amittai
Meaning: Amittai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Amittai

From 'emeth; veracious; Amittai, an Israelite -- Amittai.

see HEBREW 'emeth

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from emeth
Definition
"true," the father of Jonah
NASB Translation
Amittai (2).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

אֲמִתַּי proper name, masculine (TRUE, from אֱמֶת by adjective affix י-) father of the prophet Jonah 2 Kings 14:25; Jonah 1:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root אֱמֶת (emet), meaning "truth."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Amittai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the Greek Septuagint transliterates the name as Ἀμαθί (Amathi) in the Book of Jonah.

Usage: Amittai is a proper noun used in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a specific individual.

Context: Amittai is a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament, specifically in the context of the prophetic narrative. He is identified as the father of the prophet Jonah. The name Amittai appears in two key passages:

• 2 Kings 14:25: "He restored the border of Israel from Lebo-hamath to the Sea of the Arabah, according to the word of the LORD, the God of Israel, which He had spoken through His servant Jonah son of Amittai, the prophet from Gath-hepher."

• Jonah 1:1: "Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah son of Amittai, saying,"

In these passages, Amittai is noted primarily for his role as the father of Jonah, a significant prophet in the Hebrew Bible. Jonah's mission to Nineveh and his experiences are well-documented in the Book of Jonah, where Amittai's name serves to establish Jonah's lineage and prophetic authority. The mention of Amittai in 2 Kings 14:25 also situates Jonah historically during the reign of Jeroboam II, providing a context for his prophetic activity.

The name Amittai, meaning "my truth," underscores the biblical theme of truthfulness and faithfulness, which is central to the prophetic message. Although little is known about Amittai himself beyond his paternity of Jonah, his inclusion in the biblical text highlights the importance of familial and prophetic lineage in the Hebrew tradition.

Forms and Transliterations

אֲמִתַּ֖י אֲמִתַּי֙ אמתי ’ă·mit·tay ’ămittay amitTai

Englishman's Concordance

2 Kings 14:25
HEB: יוֹנָ֤ה בֶן־ אֲמִתַּי֙ הַנָּבִ֔יא אֲשֶׁ֖ר
NAS: the son of Amittai, the prophet,
KJV: the son of Amittai, the prophet,
INT: Jonah the son of Amittai the prophet who

Jonah 1:1
HEB: יוֹנָ֥ה בֶן־ אֲמִתַּ֖י לֵאמֹֽר׃
NAS: to Jonah the son of Amittai saying,
KJV: the son of Amittai, saying,
INT: Jonah the son of Amittai saying

2 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 573
2 Occurrences

’ă·mit·tay — 2 Occ.