Strong's Lexicon amir: Sheaf, top of a tree Original Word: עָמִיר Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַר (amar), which means "to bind sheaves" or "to gather." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Greek equivalent for "amir," the concept of sheaves and harvest can be related to Greek terms like "στάχυς" (stachys - G4719), meaning "ear of grain" or "sheaf." Usage: The Hebrew word "amir" primarily refers to the top or summit of a tree, often used metaphorically to describe the best or most prominent part. It can also refer to a sheaf, which is a bundle of grain stalks laid lengthwise and tied together after reaping. This term is used to convey the idea of gathering or collecting the best parts, whether in agriculture or metaphorically in other contexts. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Israel, agriculture was a central part of daily life and economy. The process of harvesting and gathering sheaves was a significant activity, symbolizing provision and sustenance. The imagery of the "top of a tree" or "sheaf" would resonate with an agrarian society, representing abundance, blessing, and the culmination of growth. Trees, particularly their tops, were often seen as symbols of strength and prominence. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as omer Definition a swath, row of fallen grain NASB Translation sheaf (1), sheaves (3). Brown-Driver-Briggs עָמִיר noun [masculine] swath, row of fallen grain (hay, as Mishna, according to Vogelstl.c. 74 f. (who is then compelled to read עֹמֶר Micah 4:12), compare Syriac  grass, SchwIdioticon 69); — Amos 2:13 (on cart), Jeremiah 9:21 (falling behind reaper), Micah 4:12 (brought to threshing-floor), Zechariah 12:6 (inflammable). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance handful, sheaf From amar; a bunch of grain -- handful, sheaf. see HEBREW amar Forms and Transliterations בְּעָמִ֔יר בעמיר וּכְעָמִ֛יר וכעמיר כֶּעָמִ֥יר כעמיר עָמִֽיר׃ עמיר׃ ‘ā·mîr ‘āmîr aMir bə‘āmîr bə·‘ā·mîr beaMir ke‘āmîr ke·‘ā·mîr keaMir ū·ḵə·‘ā·mîr ucheaMir ūḵə‘āmîrLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Jeremiah 9:22 HEB: פְּנֵ֣י הַשָּׂדֶ֑ה וּכְעָמִ֛יר מֵאַחֲרֵ֥י הַקֹּצֵ֖ר NAS: field, And like the sheaf after KJV: field, and as the handful after INT: the open field the sheaf after the reaper Amos 2:13 Micah 4:12 Zechariah 12:6 4 Occurrences |
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