6012. ameq

Lexicon

ameq: Valley, depth

Original Word: עָמֵק
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: `ameq
Pronunciation: ah-make
Phonetic Spelling: (aw-make')
Definition: Valley, depth
Meaning: deep

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

deeper, depth, strange

From amaq; deep (literally or figuratively) -- deeper, depth, strange.

see HEBREW amaq

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from amoq
Definition
deep, unfathomable
NASB Translation
unintelligible (3).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

[עָמֵק] adjective deep, unfathomable; — plural construct עִמְקֵי שָׂפָה (Ges^{§ 93ii}) i.e. unintelligible of speech Isaiah 33:19; Ezekiel 3:5,6. — Proverbs 9:18 see עֹמֶק.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַק (ʿāmaq), which means "to be deep."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • The Greek equivalent for the concept of "deep" can be found in Strong's Greek entries such as βάθος (bathos • G899), which also conveys the idea of depth, whether literal or metaphorical. This Greek term is used in the New Testament to describe both physical depths, such as the sea, and metaphorical depths, such as the depth of God's wisdom and knowledge (Romans 11:33).

This lexical entry provides a comprehensive understanding of the Hebrew word עָמֵק (ʿāmeq), illustrating its significance in biblical texts and its broader theological implications.

Usage: The word is used in the Hebrew Bible to describe physical depth, such as valleys or deep places, as well as metaphorical depth, such as profound thoughts or emotions.

Context: • The Hebrew word עָמֵק (ʿāmeq) appears in various contexts throughout the Old Testament, often describing geographical features like valleys or deep places. For example, in Genesis 14:17, it is used to describe the "Valley of Shaveh," a location of significant historical events. The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the depth of wisdom or understanding, as seen in Job 11:8, where the wisdom of God is described as being "deeper than Sheol."
• In the Berean Standard Bible, the word is translated as "deep" in contexts that emphasize the profound or unfathomable nature of something, whether it be physical, emotional, or intellectual. The depth described by עָמֵק (ʿāmeq) often conveys a sense of mystery or the unknown, inviting the reader to contemplate the vastness or complexity of God's creation and wisdom.
• The use of עָמֵק (ʿāmeq) in the Hebrew Bible underscores the importance of depth in both the physical and spiritual realms, highlighting the multifaceted nature of God's world and the human experience.

Forms and Transliterations

בְּעִמְקֵ֖י בעמקי עִמְקֵ֤י עִמְקֵ֥י עמקי ‘im·qê ‘imqê bə‘imqê bə·‘im·qê beimKei imKei

Englishman's Concordance

Proverbs 9:18
HEB: רְפָאִ֣ים שָׁ֑ם בְּעִמְקֵ֖י שְׁא֣וֹל קְרֻאֶֽיהָ׃
KJV: [are] there; [and that] her guests [are] in the depths of hell.
INT: the dead are there the depths of Sheol guests

Isaiah 33:19
HEB: תִרְאֶ֑ה עַ֣ם עִמְקֵ֤י שָׂפָה֙ מִשְּׁמ֔וֹעַ
NAS: A people of unintelligible speech
KJV: a people of a deeper speech
INT: see A people of unintelligible speech comprehends

Ezekiel 3:5
HEB: אֶל־ עַ֨ם עִמְקֵ֥י שָׂפָ֛ה וְכִבְדֵ֥י
NAS: to a people of unintelligible speech
KJV: to a people of a strange speech
INT: to A people of unintelligible speech difficult

Ezekiel 3:6
HEB: עַמִּ֣ים רַבִּ֗ים עִמְקֵ֤י שָׂפָה֙ וְכִבְדֵ֣י
NAS: peoples of unintelligible speech
KJV: people of a strange speech
INT: peoples to many of unintelligible speech difficult

4 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6012
4 Occurrences

bə·‘im·qê — 1 Occ.
‘im·qê — 3 Occ.