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Lexicon :: Strong's H553 - 'āmēṣ

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אָמֵץ
Transliteration
'āmēṣ
Pronunciation
aw-mats'
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Part of Speech
verb
Root Word (Etymology)
A primitive root
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TWOT Reference: 117

Strong’s Definitions

אָמַץ ʼâmats, aw-mats'; a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage):—confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x

The KJV translates Strong's H553 in the following manner: strengthen (12x), courage (9x), strong (5x), courageous (2x), harden (2x), speed (2x), stronger (2x), confirm (1x), established (1x), fortify (1x), increaseth (1x), steadfastly minded (1x), obstinate (1x), prevailed (1x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 41x
The KJV translates Strong's H553 in the following manner: strengthen (12x), courage (9x), strong (5x), courageous (2x), harden (2x), speed (2x), stronger (2x), confirm (1x), established (1x), fortify (1x), increaseth (1x), steadfastly minded (1x), obstinate (1x), prevailed (1x).

  1. to be strong, alert, courageous, brave, stout, bold, solid, hard

    1. (Qal) to be strong, brave, bold

    2. (Piel) to strengthen, secure (for oneself), harden (heart), make firm, make obstinate, assure

    3. (Hithpael) to be determined, to make oneself alert, strengthen oneself, confirm oneself, persist in, prove superior to

    4. (Hiphil) to exhibit strength, be strong, feel strong

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)
אָמַץ ʼâmats, aw-mats'; a primitive root; to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage):—confirm, be courageous (of good courage, stedfastly minded, strong, stronger), establish, fortify, harden, increase, prevail, strengthen (self), make strong (obstinate, speed).
STRONGS H553: Abbreviations
† [אָמֵץ] verb be stout, strong, bold, alert (according to LagBN 28 f. from earlier אָמֹץ compare אֹמֶץ) —
Qal. Perfect 3rd person plural אָֽמְצוּ 2 Samuel 22:18 + 2 times; Imperfect יֶאֱמָ֑ץ Genesis 25:23; וַיֶּאֶמְצוּ 2 Chronicles 13:18; Imperative אֱמַץ Joshua 1:7; 1 Chronicles 28:20; אֱמַ֑ץ Joshua 1:6; אֱמָ֑ץ Deuteronomy 31:7 + 3 times; אִמְצוּ Deuteronomy 31:6 + 2 times —
1. be strong, of a people Genesis 25:23 (J); of personal enemies 2 Samuel 22:18 = Psalm 18:18; Psalm 142:7 (all followed by מִן of comparison); also (without מן) prevail 2 Chronicles 13:18.
2. Imperative be bold (always || חֲזַק, חִזְקוּ), Deuteronomy 31:7, 23; Joshua 1:6, 7, 18; (|| id. + אַל־תִּירְאוּ וְאַל־תַּעַרְצוּ) Deuteronomy 31:6; (|| id. + אַל־תַּעֲרֹץ וְאַל תֵּחָת) Joshua 1:9; (|| id. + אַל תִּירְאוּ וְאַל תֵּחָ֑תּוּ) Joshua 10:25; 1 Chronicles 22:13; 1 Chronicles 28:20; 2 Chronicles 32:7.
Pi. Perfect אִמֵּץ Deuteronomy 2:30 etc.; Imperfect יְאַמֵּץ Amos 2:14 etc.; וַיְאַמֶּץ־לוֺ Isaiah 44:14; 3rd person feminine singular suffix 3rd person masculine singular תְּאַמְּצֶנּוּ Psalm 89:22; 1st person singular suffix אֲאַמִּצְכֶם Job 16:5 etc.; Imperative אַמֵּץ Nahum 2:2; אַמֵּ֑צוּ Isaiah 35:3; אַמְּצֵ֑הוּ Deuteronomy 3:28; Infinitive suffix אַמְּצוֺ Proverbs 8:28; Participle מְאַמֶּץ־ Proverbs 24:5;
1. make firm, strengthen, followed by accusative, of giving clouds their place Proverbs 8:28 (subject י׳); of repairing temple 2 Chronicles 24:13; of physical vigour Proverbs 31:17 חָֽגְרָה בְעוֺז מָתְנֶי֑הָ וַתְּא׳ זְרוֺעֶֹֽֽֽתיהָ ׃ (subject אֵשֶׁת חַיִל); of strength for war כֹּחַ א׳ Nahum 2:2 (|| חִזֵּק מָתְנַיִם Amos 2:14 (subject חָזָק); compare Proverbs 24:5; of royal power 2 Chronicles 11:17 || חִזֵּק; compare בִּרְכַּיִם כּשְׁלוֺת א׳ Isaiah 35:3; כֹּרְעוֺת בּ׳ א׳ Job 4:4 (both || חִזֵּק יָדַיִם רָפוֺת fig, of encouragement; so א׳ alone Deuteronomy 3:28 (|| חִזֵּק) Job 16:5 (|| חשׂך which see); Psalm 89:22 (subject זְרוֺעַ י׳); of support Isaiah 41:10 (subject י׳; || עזר, תמך; — De Che below 2).
2. assure, secure for one's self, always followed by ל + suffix; of carpenter appropriating tree Isaiah 44:14; compare of י׳ appropriating Israel under figure of bough. Psalm 80:16; under figure of chosen man Psalm 80:18.
3. followed by לֵבָב harden, make obstinate Deuteronomy 2:30 (subject י׳; || הִקְשָׁה רוּחוֺ) Deuteronomy 15:7 (of unkind man); 2 Chronicles 36:13 (of king Zedekiah, || אֶת־עָרְפּוֹ הִקְשָׁה).
Hithp. Perfect הִתְאַמֵּץ 1 Kings 12:18 2 Chronicles 10:18; Imperfect וַיִּתְאַמְּצוּ 2 Chronicles 13:7; Participle מִתְאַמֶּצֶת Ruth 1:18;
1. strengthen oneself, of conspirators 2 Chronicles 13:7 (followed by עַל).
2. confirm oneself in a, purpose, be determined Ruth 1:18 (followed by ל + Infinitive)
3. make oneself alert, make haste 1 Kings 12:18 2 Chronicles 10:18 (followed by ל + Infinitive)
Hiph. Imperfect Jussive exhibit strength, be strong וְיַאֲמֵץ, לִבֶּ֑ךָ חֲזַק ויא׳ Psalm 27:14, so also Psalm 31:25 [Psalm 31:24].
Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon, Unabridged, Electronic Database.
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BLB Scripture Index of Brown-Driver-Briggs

Genesis

25:23; 25:23

Deuteronomy

2:30; 2:30; 3:28; 3:28; 15:7; 31:6; 31:6; 31:7; 31:7; 31:23

Joshua

1:6; 1:6; 1:7; 1:7; 1:9; 1:18; 10:25

Ruth

1:18; 1:18

2 Samuel

22:18; 22:18

1 Kings

12:18; 12:18

1 Chronicles

22:13; 28:20; 28:20

2 Chronicles

10:18; 10:18; 11:17; 13:7; 13:7; 13:18; 13:18; 24:13; 32:7; 36:13

Job

4:4; 16:5; 16:5

Psalms

18:18; 27:14; 31:24; 80:16; 80:18; 89:22; 89:22; 142:7

Proverbs

8:28; 8:28; 24:5; 24:5; 31:17

Isaiah

35:3; 35:3; 41:10; 44:14; 44:14

Amos

2:14; 2:14

Nahum

2:2; 2:2

H553

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Strong's Number H553 matches the Hebrew אָמֵץ ('āmēṣ),
which occurs 41 times in 41 verses in the WLC Hebrew.

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Unchecked Copy Box Gen 25:23

Unchecked Copy BoxGen 25:23 - and the LORD said to her, "Two nations are in your womb, and two peoples will be separated from within you. One people will be stronger than the other, and the older will serve the younger."

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 2:30

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 2:30 - But King Sihon of Heshbon was unwilling to allow us to pass near him because the LORD our God had made him obstinate and stubborn so that he might deliver him over to you this very day.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 3:28

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 3:28 - Commission Joshua, and encourage and strengthen him, because he will lead these people over and will enable them to inherit the land you will see."

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 15:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 15:7 - If a fellow Israelite from one of your villages in the land that the LORD your God is giving you should be poor, you must not harden your heart or be insensitive to his impoverished condition.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:6

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:6 - Be strong and courageous! Do not fear or tremble before them, for the LORD your God is the one who is going with you. He will not fail you or abandon you!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:7

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:7 - Then Moses called out to Joshua in the presence of all Israel, "Be strong and courageous, for you will accompany these people to the land that the LORD promised to give their ancestors, and you will enable them to inherit it.

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Unchecked Copy Box Deu 31:23

Unchecked Copy BoxDeu 31:23 - and the LORD commissioned Joshua son of Nun, "Be strong and courageous, for you will take the Israelites to the land I have promised them, and I will be with you."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:6

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:6 - Be strong and brave! You must lead these people in the conquest of this land that I solemnly promised their ancestors I would hand over to them.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:7

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:7 - Make sure you are very strong and brave! Carefully obey all the law my servant Moses charged you to keep! Do not swerve from it to the right or to the left, so that you may be successful in all you do.

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:9

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:9 - I repeat, be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic, for I, the LORD your God, am with you in all you do."

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 1:18 - Any man who rebels against what you say and does not obey all your commands will be executed. But be strong and brave!"

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Unchecked Copy Box Jos 10:25

Unchecked Copy BoxJos 10:25 - Then Joshua said to them, "Don't be afraid and don't panic! Be strong and brave, for the LORD will do the same thing to all your enemies you fight.

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Unchecked Copy Box Rth 1:18

Unchecked Copy BoxRth 1:18 - When Naomi realized that Ruth was determined to go with her, she stopped trying to dissuade her.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Sa 22:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Sa 22:18 - He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ki 12:18

Unchecked Copy Box1Ki 12:18 - King Rehoboam sent Adoniram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but all Israel stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 22:13

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 22:13 - Then you will succeed, if you carefully obey the rules and regulations which the LORD ordered Moses to give to Israel. Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic!

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Unchecked Copy Box 1Ch 28:20

Unchecked Copy Box1Ch 28:20 - David said to his son Solomon: "Be strong and brave! Do it! Don't be afraid and don't panic! For the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not leave you or abandon you before all the work for the service of the LORD's temple is finished.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 10:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 10:18 - King Rehoboam sent Hadoram, the supervisor of the work crews, out after them, but the Israelites stoned him to death. King Rehoboam managed to jump into his chariot and escape to Jerusalem.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 11:17

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 11:17 - They supported the kingdom of Judah and were loyal to Rehoboam son of Solomon for three years; they followed the edicts of David and Solomon for three years.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 13:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:7 - Lawless good-for-nothing men gathered around him and conspired against Rehoboam son of Solomon, when Rehoboam was an inexperienced young man and could not resist them.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 13:18

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 13:18 - That day the Israelites were defeated; the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD God of their ancestors.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 24:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 24:13 - They worked hard and made the repairs. They followed the measurements specified for God's temple and restored it.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 32:7

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 32:7 - "Be strong and brave! Don't be afraid and don't panic because of the king of Assyria and this huge army that is with him! We have with us one who is stronger than those who are with him.

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Unchecked Copy Box 2Ch 36:13

Unchecked Copy Box2Ch 36:13 - He also rebelled against King Nebuchadnezzar, who had made him vow allegiance in the name of God. He was stubborn and obstinate, and refused to return to the LORD God of Israel.

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Unchecked Copy BoxJob 4:4 - Your words have supported those who stumbled, and you have strengthened the knees that gave way.

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Unchecked Copy Box Job 16:5

Unchecked Copy BoxJob 16:5 - But I would strengthen you with my words; comfort from my lips would bring you relief.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 18:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 18:17 - He rescued me from my strong enemy, from those who hate me, for they were too strong for me.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:14

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:14 - Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 31:24

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 31:24 - Be strong and confident, all you who wait on the LORD!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:15

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:15 - the root your right hand planted, the shoot you made to grow!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 80:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 80:17 - May you give support to the one you have chosen, to the one whom you raised up for yourself!

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 89:21

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 89:21 - My hand will support him, and my arm will strengthen him.

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 142:6

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 142:6 - Listen to my cry for help, for I am in serious trouble! Rescue me from those who chase me, for they are stronger than I am.

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 8:28

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 8:28 - when he established the clouds above, when the fountains of the deep grew strong,

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 24:5

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 24:5 - A wise warrior is strong, and a man of knowledge makes his strength stronger;

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Unchecked Copy Box Pro 31:17

Unchecked Copy BoxPro 31:17 - She begins her work vigorously, and she strengthens her arms.

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 35:3

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 35:3 - Strengthen the hands that have gone limp, steady the knees that shake!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 41:10

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 41:10 - Don't be afraid, for I am with you! Don't be frightened, for I am your God! I strengthen you - yes, I help you - yes, I uphold you with my saving right hand!

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Unchecked Copy Box Isa 44:14

Unchecked Copy BoxIsa 44:14 - He cuts down cedars and acquires a cypress or an oak. He gets trees from the forest; he plants a cedar and the rain makes it grow.

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Unchecked Copy Box Amo 2:14

Unchecked Copy BoxAmo 2:14 - Fast runners will find no place to hide; strong men will have no strength left; warriors will not be able to save their lives.

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Unchecked Copy Box Nah 2:1

Unchecked Copy BoxNah 2:1 - (2:2) The watchmen of Nineveh shout: "An enemy who will scatter you is marching out to attack you!" "Guard the rampart! Watch the road! Prepare yourselves for battle! Muster your mighty strength!"
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