Strong's Lexicon Amaleq: Amalek Original Word: עֲמָלֵק Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root עָמַל (amal), meaning "to toil" or "to labor," possibly indicating a people known for their burdensome nature or hostility. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Greek equivalent for Amalek in the Septuagint or New Testament, as the term is specific to the Hebrew Bible. Usage: Amalek refers to a nomadic tribe and their descendants, known as the Amalekites, who were perennial enemies of Israel. The term is used to denote both the people and their eponymous ancestor, Amalek, a grandson of Esau (Genesis 36:12). Cultural and Historical Background: The Amalekites were a nomadic people inhabiting the southern regions of Canaan and the Sinai Peninsula. They are historically significant for their persistent hostility towards the Israelites. The Amalekites first attacked the Israelites at Rephidim shortly after the Exodus from Egypt (Exodus 17:8-16). This enmity continued throughout Israel's history, with notable conflicts during the reigns of Saul and David. The Amalekites are often depicted as embodying opposition to God's people and purposes. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom amal Definition a desc. of Esau, also his posterity NASB Translation Amalek (25), Amalekites (14). Brown-Driver-Briggs עֲמָלֵק39 proper name, of a people Amalek (on ָ֯ see LagBN 162 BaNB 160); — ancient people Numbers 24:20 (twice in verse), south of Canaan — in Negeb Numbers 13:29 (all J E), fierce and war-like Bedawin (compare GASmGeogr. 282 GFMJudges 6:3,33), foes of Israel during Exodus Exodus 17:8 6t. Exodus 17 (E), Deuteronomy 25:17,19; later marauders in Israel territory Judges 3:13; Judges 6:3,33; Judges 7:12; Judges 10:12, defeated by Saul 1 Samuel 14:48; 1 Samuel 15:2 9t. 1 Samuel 14; 1 Samuel 28:18, and by David 1 Samuel 30:18 (compare adjective, of a people below), 2 Samuel 8:12 = 1 Chronicles 18:11, compare Psalm 83:8; also ׳הָע 2 Samuel 1:1 (where read עֲמָלֵק or הָעֲמָלֵקִי, see Commentaries); ׳ע 1 Chronicles 4:43; as grandson of Esau Genesis 36:12 (P) = 1 Chronicles 1:36; Genesis 36:16; apparently connected with Ephraimitic territory Judges 5:14 (compare Judges 12:15 below; yet GFM conjecture עֵמֶק). — On Amalek see NöAmalekites {1864}; Ency. Bi. under the word. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Amalek Probably of foreign origin; Amalek, a descendant of Esau; also his posterity and their country -- Amalek. Forms and Transliterations בַּֽעֲמָלֵ֑ק בַּעֲמָלֵ֑ק בַּעֲמָלֵ֔ק בעמלק הָעֲמָלֵ֑ק העמלק וַֽעֲמָלֵ֛ק וַֽעֲמָלֵק֙ וַעֲמָלֵ֑ק וַעֲמָלֵ֛ק וַעֲמָלֵ֤ק וַעֲמָלֵֽק׃ וּמֵֽעֲמָלֵ֑ק וּמֵֽעֲמָלֵֽק׃ ומעמלק ומעמלק׃ ועמלק ועמלק׃ לַעֲמָלֵ֑ק לעמלק עֲמָלֵ֑ק עֲמָלֵ֔ק עֲמָלֵ֖ק עֲמָלֵ֗ק עֲמָלֵ֥ק עֲמָלֵֽק׃ עמלק עמלק׃ ‘ă·mā·lêq ‘ămālêq amaLek ba‘ămālêq ba·‘ă·mā·lêq baamaLek hā‘ămālêq hā·‘ă·mā·lêq haamaLek la‘ămālêq la·‘ă·mā·lêq laamaLek ū·mê·‘ă·mā·lêq ūmê‘ămālêq umeamaLek vaamaLek wa‘ămālêq wa·‘ă·mā·lêqLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Genesis 36:12 HEB: לֶאֱלִיפַ֖ז אֶת־ עֲמָלֵ֑ק אֵ֕לֶּה בְּנֵ֥י NAS: and she bore Amalek to Eliphaz. KJV: to Eliphaz Amalek: these [were] the sons INT: bore to Eliphaz Amalek These are the sons Genesis 36:16 Exodus 17:8 Exodus 17:9 Exodus 17:10 Exodus 17:11 Exodus 17:13 Exodus 17:14 Exodus 17:16 Numbers 13:29 Numbers 24:20 Numbers 24:20 Deuteronomy 25:17 Deuteronomy 25:19 Judges 3:13 Judges 5:14 Judges 6:3 Judges 6:33 Judges 7:12 Judges 10:12 1 Samuel 14:48 1 Samuel 15:2 1 Samuel 15:3 1 Samuel 15:5 1 Samuel 15:6 39 Occurrences |
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