Strongs Number: H553
- Hebrew Word
- אָמַץ
- Transliteration
- ʼâmats
- Phonetic
- aw-mats'
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
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to be {alert} physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- BDB Definition
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1. to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard
a. (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold
b. (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure
c. (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to
d. (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong
- Origin
- A primitive root
- Bible Usage
- {confirm} be courageous (of good {courage} stedfastly {minded} {strong} {stronger}) {establish} {fortify} {harden} {increase} {prevail} strengthen ({self}) make strong ({obstinate} speed).