Lexicon am: People, nation, kinsfolk Original Word: עַם Strong's Exhaustive Concordance people (Aramaic) corresponding to am -- people. see HEBREW am NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to am Definition people NASB Translation people (8), peoples (7). Topical Lexicon Word Origin: This Aramaic term is derived from a root that is common in Semitic languages, often related to the concept of gathering or assembling.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • G2992 (λαός, laos): This Greek term is often used in the New Testament to denote "people" or "nation," similar to the Hebrew עַם. It emphasizes the collective nature of a group, often in the context of God's chosen people or the general populace. Usage: In the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, עַם is used to describe groups of people, whether they be nations, tribes, or other assemblies. It is a term that emphasizes the collective identity and unity of a group. Context: The term עַם appears in the Aramaic sections of the Old Testament, notably in the books of Daniel and Ezra. It is used to describe various groups, often in the context of nations or ethnic groups. For example, in Daniel 3:4, the herald proclaims to "peoples, nations, and languages" to worship the golden image set up by King Nebuchadnezzar. Here, עַם is part of a triad that emphasizes the diversity and inclusivity of the decree. Similarly, in Ezra 4:10, the term is used to describe the people whom the great and noble Osnappar deported and settled in the city of Samaria and elsewhere in the region. The use of עַם in these contexts highlights the collective identity and social structure of the groups mentioned. It is a term that underscores the idea of a community bound by common identity, purpose, or allegiance. Forms and Transliterations וְעַם֙ וְעַמָּ֖ה ועם ועמה לְעַ֖ם לְעַ֥ם לעם עַ֨ם עַֽמְמַיָּ֔א עַֽמְמַיָּ֗א עַֽמְמַיָּ֜א עַֽמְמַיָּ֞א עַמְמַיָּ֡א עַמָּ֤א עַמָּ֨ה עַמָּה֙ עם עמא עמה עממיא ‘am ‘am·mā ‘am·māh ‘am·may·yā ‘ammā ‘ammāh ‘ammayyā am amMa amMah ammaiYa lə‘am lə·‘am leAm veAm veamMah wə‘am wə‘ammāh wə·‘am wə·‘am·māhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ezra 5:12 HEB: דְנָה֙ סַתְרֵ֔הּ וְעַמָּ֖ה הַגְלִ֥י לְבָבֶֽל׃ NAS: and deported the people to Babylon. KJV: and carried the people away INT: this destroyed the people and deported to Babylon Ezra 6:12 Ezra 7:13 Ezra 7:16 Ezra 7:25 Daniel 2:44 Daniel 3:4 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:7 Daniel 3:29 Daniel 4:1 Daniel 5:19 Daniel 6:25 Daniel 7:14 Daniel 7:27 15 Occurrences |
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