Definition and Etymology:
The term "Am" is not a standalone word in the Bible but is often part of compound names or phrases. In Hebrew, "Am" (עַם) means "people" or "nation." It is frequently used in the context of describing groups of people, tribes, or nations in the Old Testament.

Biblical Usage:
The word "Am" appears in various contexts throughout the Bible, often signifying a collective group or nation. It is used to describe the people of Israel, other nations, and sometimes in a more general sense to refer to humanity.

1. People of Israel:
The term is frequently used to refer to the Israelites, God's chosen people. For example, in Exodus 6:7, God declares, "I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians." Here, "people" translates from the Hebrew "Am," emphasizing the covenant relationship between God and Israel.

2. Other Nations:
"Am" is also used to describe other nations or groups outside of Israel. In Isaiah 14:6, the prophet speaks of the oppressor who "struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows." The term "peoples" is derived from "Am," indicating various nations subjected to oppression.

3. General Humanity:
In some instances, "Am" is used in a broader sense to refer to humanity as a whole. For example, in Genesis 11:6, during the account of the Tower of Babel, the LORD observes, "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them." Here, "people" refers to all of humanity united in purpose.

Theological Significance:
The use of "Am" in the Bible underscores the communal aspect of human existence and the importance of collective identity. In the context of Israel, it highlights the special relationship between God and His chosen people, emphasizing themes of covenant, identity, and divine purpose. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all nations and His ultimate plan for humanity.

Related Terms and Concepts:

· Covenant: The concept of "Am" is closely tied to the idea of covenant, particularly in the context of Israel as God's chosen people. The covenant relationship is central to understanding the identity and mission of Israel as a nation set apart for God's purposes.

· Nations: The term "Am" is often used interchangeably with "goyim" (nations), especially in prophetic literature, to describe the various peoples of the earth. This highlights the universal scope of God's plan and His concern for all nations.

· Unity and Division: The use of "Am" in the account of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11) illustrates the potential for both unity and division among humanity. It serves as a narrative on the limits of human ambition and the necessity of divine intervention.

Key Biblical References:

· Exodus 6:7 : "I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians."

· Isaiah 14:6 : "It struck the peoples in anger with unceasing blows; it subdued the nations in rage with relentless persecution."

· Genesis 11:6 : "If as one people speaking the same language they have begun to do this, then nothing they plan to do will be impossible for them."

Conclusion:
The term "Am" is integral to understanding the communal and covenantal aspects of biblical theology. It reflects the identity of Israel as God's people and extends to the broader narrative of God's interaction with all nations.(n.) The first person singular of the verb be, in the indicative mode, present tense. See Be.I, I AM, I AM THAT I AM

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1510. eimi -- I exist, I am
... eimi. 1511 . I exist, I am. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eimi Phonetic
Spelling: (i-mee') Short Definition: I am, exist Definition: I am, exist. ...
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1511. einai -- am, was, come, is, there is, to be, was.
... am, was, come, is, there is, to be, was. Transliteration: einai Phonetic Spelling:
(i'-nahee) Short Definition: am. ... am, was, come, is, there is, to be, was. ...
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639. aporeo -- to be at a loss, be perplexed
... to be at a loss, be perplexed. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: aporeo Phonetic
Spelling: (ap-or-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am in difficulties, am at my ...
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2206. zeloo -- to be jealous
... to be jealous. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: zeloo Phonetic Spelling:
(dzay-lo'-o) Short Definition: I am jealous, eager for Definition: (a) intrans: ...
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1945. epikeimai -- to lie on
... to lie on. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: epikeimai Phonetic Spelling:
(ep-ik'-i-mahee) Short Definition: I lie upon, am insistent Definition: (a) dat: ...
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3007. leipo -- to leave, leave behind
... to leave, leave behind. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: leipo Phonetic Spelling:
(li'-po) Short Definition: I am wanting, am left behind Definition ...
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1410. dunamai -- to be able, to have power
... to be able, to have power. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: dunamai Phonetic
Spelling: (doo'-nam-ahee) Short Definition: I am powerful, am able Definition ...
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2106. eudokeo -- to think well of, ie to be well-pleased
... to think well of, ie to be well-pleased. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: eudokeo
Phonetic Spelling: (yoo-dok-eh'-o) Short Definition: I am resolved, well ...
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1398. douleuo -- to be a slave, to serve
... to be a slave, to serve. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: douleuo Phonetic
Spelling: (dool-yoo'-o) Short Definition: I am a slave, am subject to, obey ...
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2480. ischuo -- to be strong, have power
... to be strong, have power. Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: ischuo Phonetic
Spelling: (is-khoo'-o) Short Definition: I am strong, able Definition: I have ...
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5971a. am -- people
am or am. 5971, 5971a. am or am. 5971b . people. Transliteration: am
or am Short Definition: people. Word Origin from an unused ...
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5972. am -- people
... 5971b, 5972. am. 5973 . people. Transliteration: am Phonetic Spelling: (am)
Short Definition: people. Word Origin (Aramaic) corresponding ...
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5971. am -- people
... 5970, 5971. am. 5971a . people. Transliteration: am Phonetic Spelling: (am)
Short Definition: folk. folk, men, nation, people ... 5970, 5971. am. 5971a . ...
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1109. Bil'am -- a prophet
Bil'am. 1108, 1109. Bil'am. 1109a . a prophet. Transliteration: Bil'am Phonetic
Spelling: (bil-awm') Short Definition: Balaam. Balaam, Bileam ...
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5971b. am -- kinsman
... 5971a, 5971b. am. 5972 . kinsman. Transliteration: am Short Definition:
people. Word ... 1). 5971a, 5971b. am. 5972 . Strong's Numbers.
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4303. matam -- tasty or savory food, dainties
... tasty or savory food, dainties. Transliteration: matam or matammah Phonetic Spelling:
(mat-am') Short Definition: dish. ... see HEBREW ta'am. 4302, 4303. ...
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2204. zaqen -- to be or become old
... Word Origin from the same as zaqan Definition to be or become old NASB Word Usage
am so old (1), am old (3), am...old (1), being old (1), grow old (1), grown ...
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6471. paam -- a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence
... paam. 6472 . a beat, foot, anvil, occurrence. Transliteration: paam Phonetic Spelling:
(pah'-am) Short Definition: times. ... see HEBREW pa'am. 6470, 6471. ...
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5279. Na'amah -- a sister of Tubal-cain, also an Ammonitess
... Na'amah. 5279a . a sister of Tubal-cain, also an Ammonitess. Transliteration:
Na'amah Phonetic Spelling: (nah-am-aw') Short Definition: Naamah. ... see HEBREW Na'am ...
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5988. Ammiel -- "my kinsman is God," four Israelites
... Ammiel. 5989 . "my kinsman is God," four Israelites. Transliteration: Ammiel Phonetic
Spelling: (am-mee-ale') Short Definition: Ammiel. ... see HEBREW am. ...
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Jehovah. The "I Am. "
... Jehovah. The "I Am.". WHEN Moses in the desert beheld the burning bush
God answered his question by the revelation of His name as ...
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I am Not
... I Am Not. Heinrich Suso John 1:21. "I am not;" O words unwelcome. To the lips
of men". "I am not;" O words that lead us. Back to God again! ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/bevan/hymns of ter steegen suso and others/i am not.htm

Just as I Am.
... JUST AS I AM. Just as I am, without one plea But that Thy blood was shed for me,
And that Thou bid'st me come to Thee; O Lamb of God, I come, I come! ...
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The Family from which I am Derived is not an Ignoble One...
... Section 1. The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one? 1.
The family from which I am derived is not an ignoble one ...
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Verse 1. I am the Flower of the Field, and the Lily of the Valleys ...
... CHAPTER II. VERSE 1. I am the flower of the field, and the lily of the valleys. ... I
am the lily of the valleys, which only grows in annihilated souls. ...
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February 4. "Lo, I am with You Alway" (Matt. xxviii. 20).
... FEBRUARY 4. "Lo, I am with you alway" (Matt. xxviii. 20). "Lo, I am with
you alway" (Matthew 28:20). This living Christ is not ...
/.../simpson/days of heaven upon earth /february 4 lo i am.htm

Behold I am Vile!
... II. Seeking, Pleading, and Hoping. Hymn 7 Behold I am vile! John Newton 6,6,8,6.
Behold I am vile! O LORD, how vile am I,. Unholy, and unclean! ...
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And what am I to Say with Respect to Men...
... And what am I to say with respect to men? And what am I to say with respect to men,
[1901] when the very elements themselves will disown their order? ...
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I am Black, but Comely, O Ye Daughters of Jerusalem, as the Tents ...
... COMMENTARY. CHAPTER I. 4. I am black, but comely, O ye daughters of Jerusalem,
as the tents of Kedar, as the curtains of Solomon. ...
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"I am John Wesley"
... Chapter 6. First Methodist Conference; Pressgangs and Mobs; Wesley's Protest
against Ungodliness "I am John Wesley". I took boat ...
//christianbookshelf.org/wesley/the journal of john wesley/i am john wesley.htm

Nehel'am (3 Occurrences)
Nehel'am. Negotiator, Nehel'am. Nehelamite . Multi-Version
Concordance Nehel'am (3 Occurrences). Jeremiah 29:24 And ...
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Silo'am (3 Occurrences)
Silo'am. Siloam, Silo'am. Silvanus . Multi-Version Concordance
Silo'am (3 Occurrences). Luke 13:4 Or those eighteen, on ...
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Am (11228 Occurrences)
... See Be. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. I, I AM, I AM THAT I AM. See GOD,
NAMES OF. Multi-Version Concordance Am (11228 Occurrences). ...
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Bil'e-am (1 Occurrence)
Bil'e-am. Bileam, Bil'e-am. Bilgah . Multi-Version Concordance
Bil'e-am (1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 6:70 and out of ...
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Na'am (1 Occurrence)
Na'am. Naam, Na'am. Naamah . Multi-Version Concordance Na'am
(1 Occurrence). 1 Chronicles 4:15 The sons of Caleb the ...
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Am'miel (4 Occurrences)
Am'miel. Ammiel, Am'miel. Am'mi-el . Multi-Version Concordance
Am'miel (4 Occurrences). Numbers 13:12 Of the tribe of ...
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Jok'de-am (1 Occurrence)
Jok'de-am. Jokdeam, Jok'de-am. Joke . Multi-Version Concordance
Jok'de-am (1 Occurrence). Joshua 15:56 and Jezreel, and ...
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Jasho'be-am (2 Occurrences)
Jasho'be-am. Jasho'beam, Jasho'be-am. Jashub . Multi-Version
Concordance Jasho'be-am (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 11 ...
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Jekame'am (2 Occurrences)
Jekame'am. Jekameam, Jekame'am. Jekamiah . Multi-Version Concordance
Jekame'am (2 Occurrences). 1 Chronicles 23:19 The ...
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Eli'am (2 Occurrences)
Eli'am. Eliam, Eli'am. Eliaonias . Multi-Version Concordance Eli'am (2 Occurrences).
2 Samuel 11:3 And David sent and inquired after the woman. ...
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