6022. Amasay

Lexicon

Amasay: Amasai

Original Word: עֲמָשַׂי
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: `Amasay
Pronunciation: ah-mah-SAI
Phonetic Spelling: (am-aw-sah'-ee)
Definition: Amasai
Meaning: Amasai

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

Amasai

From amac; burdensome; Amasai, the name of three Israelites -- Amasai.

see HEBREW amac

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from the same as Amasa
Definition
the name of several Isr.
NASB Translation
Amasai (5).

Brown-Driver-Briggs

עֲמָשַׂי proper name, masculine (compare foregoing); —

1 warrior of David 1 Chronicles 12:19 (van d. H. v.1 Chronicles 12:18), Αμασαι, perhaps = אֲבִישִׁי (2 Samuel 23:18).

2 Levites:

a. 1 Chronicles 6:10; 1 Chronicles 6:20 (עֲמָשָׂ֑י).

b.2Chronicles 29:12.

c. priest 1 Chronicles 15:24.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the root עָמַס (amas), meaning "to carry a load" or "to burden."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct corresponding Strong's Greek entries for Amasai, as it is a Hebrew proper noun specific to the Old Testament context. However, the concept of a "burden-bearer" or one who carries a load can be related to Greek terms that describe service or carrying burdens, such as "φορτίζω" (phortizo • to load, to burden) in the New Testament.

Usage: Amasai is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible. It refers to several individuals, primarily associated with the tribe of Levi and the military.

Context: • Amasai, the Levite: Amasai is mentioned as a Levite in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. In 1 Chronicles 6:35, he is listed as a descendant of Merari, one of the sons of Levi. This Amasai is part of the lineage responsible for the musical service in the temple, highlighting the Levitical role in worship and temple duties.

• Amasai, the Warrior: Another notable mention of Amasai is found in 1 Chronicles 12:18, where he is described as a leader among the mighty men who joined David at Ziklag. Amasai, filled with the Spirit, declared allegiance to David, saying, "We are yours, O David! We are with you, O son of Jesse! Peace, peace to you, and peace to your helpers, for your God helps you." This declaration signifies a pivotal moment of support for David during his rise to kingship, emphasizing loyalty and divine favor.

• Amasai, the Priest: In 2 Chronicles 29:12, Amasai is mentioned as one of the Levites who responded to King Hezekiah's call to purify the temple. This Amasai is part of the group that took part in the religious reforms and restoration of temple worship, underscoring the role of the Levites in maintaining the sanctity and proper function of the temple.

Forms and Transliterations

וַעֲמָשַׂ֡י ועמשי עֲמָשַׂ֖י עֲמָשַׂ֞י עֲמָשַׂי֮ עֲמָשָֽׂי׃ עמשי עמשי׃ ‘ă·mā·śay ‘ă·mā·śāy ‘ămāśay ‘ămāśāy amaSai vaamaSai wa‘ămāśay wa·‘ă·mā·śay

Englishman's Concordance

1 Chronicles 6:25
HEB: וּבְנֵי֙ אֶלְקָנָ֔ה עֲמָשַׂ֖י וַאֲחִימֽוֹת׃
NAS: of Elkanah [were] Amasai and Ahimoth.
KJV: of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth.
INT: the sons of Elkanah Amasai and Ahimoth

1 Chronicles 6:35
HEB: מַ֖חַת בֶּן־ עֲמָשָֽׂי׃
NAS: of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
KJV: of Mahath, the son of Amasai,
INT: of Mahath the son of Amasai

1 Chronicles 12:19
HEB: לָבְשָׁ֗ה אֶת־ עֲמָשַׂי֮ רֹ֣אשׁ [הַשְּׁלֹושִׁים
INT: air apparel Amasai our heads thirty

1 Chronicles 15:24
HEB: וְיֽוֹשָׁפָ֡ט וּנְתַנְאֵ֡ל וַעֲמָשַׂ֡י וּ֠זְכַרְיָהוּ וּבְנָיָ֤הוּ
NAS: Nethanel, Amasai, Zechariah,
KJV: and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah,
INT: and Jehoshaphat Nethanel Amasai Zechariah Benaiah

2 Chronicles 29:12
HEB: מַ֣חַת בֶּן־ עֲמָשַׂ֞י וְיוֹאֵ֣ל בֶּן־
NAS: the son of Amasai and Joel
KJV: the son of Amasai, and Joel
INT: Mahath the son of Amasai and Joel the son

5 Occurrences

Strong's Hebrew 6022
5 Occurrences

‘ă·mā·śay — 4 Occ.
wa·‘ă·mā·śay — 1 Occ.